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Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to February 2028Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2Remuneration:$2,189.61 - 2,583.60 per week + Annual Leave Loading + SuperannuationLocation: Based at DH&I, Ross Street, Forest Lodge, with the requirement to work from time to time across facilities within Sydney Local Health DistrictRequisition ID:REQ644563This is an opportunity to contribute to disciplined, well-governed project delivery within a complex health environment, supporting initiatives that enhance patient and family centred care across Sydney Local Health District!About the RoleThe Project Officer is a core member of the Project Capability Team within Digital Health & Innovation (DH&I), supporting the structured delivery of projects across Sydney Local Health District.This role ensures a consistent and disciplined approach to project management standards across multiple initiatives. Working closely with clinical, non-clinical and technical stakeholders, the Project Officer provides high-quality project coordination, documentation and lifecycle support from project initiation through to implementation and transition.Reporting to the Team Lead, Project Capability Team, the position contributes to the effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of projects to support safe, timely and efficient health service delivery. The role operates within a structured governance environment focused on risk management, stakeholder engagement and delivery accountability.For more information, please view Position DescriptionIdeal CandidateTertiary qualifications in health sciences or equivalent experience in a complex health facility.Relevant qualifications in project and/or program management or demonstrated professional experience in project delivery.Skills in managing significant complex projects concurrently, with varying timeframes and workloads in a high volume work environment and provide high level advice.Experience working within a public health or digital health environment.Formal project or programme management certifications (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, ITIL or equivalent).Experience supporting risk, issue and financial monitoring processes within a project lifecycle.Benefits and Perks!Accrued Day Off each month for Full Time positions, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loadingOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlusAccess to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationAccess to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their familiesBecause we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHDWorking for Sydney Local Health District - NSW HealthSLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:Local Health District is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.For more information about SLHD please visit Working With UsTo further connect with us, check us out onLinkedInFor enquiries, please contact Kathleen Sanderson via email at Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!Applications Close: 20 March 2026For Applicant Support and Information, visit Applicant Information