Assistant Project Officer, Executive and Support

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health seeks an Assistant Project Officer to support the Executive and Project Support team within the SPEE branch. This temporary role runs to 30 June 2027 with a 35-hour week and a Crown Clerk 5/6 starting salary range of AU$102,936–AU$113,579 plus superannuation and leave loading.

You will coordinate branch-wide projects, prepare documentation for reporting and evaluation, and engage with stakeholders to meet project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated, equivalent professional experience in administration or project support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support branch wide projects and milestones.
• Prepare and maintain administrative and project documentation; source and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to ensure project outcomes are met.
• Support development of project plans, communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Coordinate or support other branch wide administrative or project activities as needed.

Job description

Assistant Project Officer, Executive and Support

Role Title: Assistant Project Officer, Executive and Support

Join the Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity (up to 30 June 2027) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience Branch (SPEE) supports statewide service planning, health economics, reform, evaluation, and patient experience to deliver a future-focused health system for NSW and inform investment and resource allocation.
• Join our Executive and Project Support team, to support a range of branch wide projects and coordination activities.
• Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

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

We are seeking a high-performing individual to join Executive and Project Support team. This is a unique opportunity to support the Branch across a range of administrative and project support activities. A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning will be critical as you provide administrative and project support for a broad portfolio of priorities, from statewide service planning, health economics, specialised technologies and patient experience. Previous experience in project support would be considered advantageous for this role.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $102,936 - $113,579 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

• Coordinate and support branch wide projects and the delivery of project milestones.
• Prepare and maintain administrative and project documentation, source and collate information for reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to ensure project outcomes are met.
• Support development of project plans, communication strategies and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Coordinate or support other branch wide administrative or project activities as needed.
  

About you

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

• Appropriate qualifications and/or demonstrated, equivalent professional experience in administration or project support.
• The ability to balance competing demands to ensure deadlines are met.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

For role related queries or questions contact Sireesha Gollakota, Principal Advisor, Strategic Planning, Economics and Experience on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ687719.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on *********@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 22 September 2026 (11:59PM)

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.

Applications Close: 22 September 2026 (11:59PM)