Project Officer

Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this twelve (12) month internal opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a permanent/ongoing employee or a temporary employee.

This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.

This position is a designated Aboriginal position under section 14D of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

• Nurse Manager 3 (NSW Public Health System Nurses and Midwives (State) Award 2023), salary from $139, $142,254.44 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading
• 38 hour working week
• Located in the Nursing and Midwifery Office, St Leonards

About this role

The role supports the Principal Advisor Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Strategy to implement a number of projects which aim to increase the number of Aboriginal people taking up nursing and midwifery careers. The project officer will provide administrative support to the program as well as for providing career advice for Aboriginal people and communities. Travel may be required within the State.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment
• The ability to be flexible and adaptable as work priorities change

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an 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.

Target Questions

• Describe your experience of managing competing priorities whilst delivering high quality outcomes on time.
• Teamwork is a key component of the successful functioning of the Nursing and Midwifery Office. Describe your experience of working in a team. What do you think are the most important features of effective teamwork?

Closing Date: Sunday 21st September 2025

Additional information

• This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample only to determine your suitability.
• You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Working at The Ministry of Health

The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

For role related queries or questions contact Michael Peregrina on and quote REQ

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, 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.

Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025