Principal Project Officer, Information

Join the Regional Health Division within the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment (until December 2028) opportunity and be part of the team enhancing healthcare for regional communities every day.

About us

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About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the ways we're enhancing health and wellness, while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

You will join the Regional Health Division which is responsible for providing advice to the Minister for Regional Health, Minister for Health and Secretary, NSW Health on matters concerning regional, rural and remote health. The Division will provide advocacy for issues across the regional health environment and identifies opportunities to enhance access to health and other social services that support quality health outcomes.

The Principal Project Officer leads and manages a project team to deliver, monitor and evaluate the expansion of the NSW Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway and other regional health workforce-related projects. The Principal Project Officer provides strategic policy, planning, project and change management, and operational advice and support to facilitate the achievement of organisational and government objectives.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

The Principal Project Officer oversees all aspects of project development, implementation and delivery of the expansion of the NSW Rural Generalist Single Employer Pathway, identifying interdependencies and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve required organisation outcomes. The Principal Project Officer is also responsible for leading and providing support on additional workforce and regional healthcare projects as directed by Director, Information and Performance Support.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Experience in developing, analysing and evaluating policy and projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) and demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Targeted Questions (1-2 pages)

• Describe an example of a complex project you managed to strict time frames and how you achieved the result.
• Describe a situation where you had to get cooperation from a person or a group. What did you do to achieve this and what was the result?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

Applications Close: Sunday 7 September 2025

For role related queries or questions contact Brendon Cutmore, Director, Information and Performance Support on and quote REQ

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Applications Close: Sunday 7 September 2025