ICT Infrastructure Project Lead

NSW Health; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid work options

Salary packaging up to $11,600

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking an experienced ICT Infrastructure Project Lead to join our ICT Infrastructure and Operations team. Reporting to the Manager, ICT Infrastructure and Operations, you'll lead a diverse portfolio of ICT infrastructure projects across 83 health facilities, delivering on time, within budget and to governance standards.

The role handles end-user devices, network upgrades, cloud projects and clinical systems, works with stakeholders, vendors and

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in ICT Project Management and/or significant equivalent work experience across ICT Infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to participate in on call rosters such as Major Incident Management (Highly desirable)
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver a diverse portfolio of ICT infrastructure projects across Hunter New England Local Health District.
• Oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within budget and to governance standards.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships, monitor risks and budgets, and provide executive-level reporting.
• Collaborate with clinical, corporate and technical stakeholders to translate operational needs into deliverable project outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Project planning

Risk management

Education

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time until February 2027
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration:$137,525 - $156,231
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Charlestown
Requisition ID:REQ690295
Applications Close: Monday, 5th October 2026 at 11:59pm

About the Opportunity

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is seeking an experienced ICT Infrastructure Project Lead to join our ICT Infrastructure and Operations team. Reporting to the Manager of ICT Infrastructure and Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering complex ICT infrastructure projects that support more than 83 health facilities across one of Australia's largest regional health districts. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives that are critical to the delivery of safe, reliable and innovative healthcare services. Current projects include network and data centre modernisation, end-of-life infrastructure replacement, redundancy design, clinical device rollouts, mobile and duress technology implementations, and ICT infrastructure supporting major health facility redevelopment projects across the district. Working alongside a highly skilled and collaborative team, you'll engage with a broad range of clinical, technical and project stakeholders to deliver infrastructure solutions that have a direct impact on patient care and operational excellence. In return, you'll enjoy exposure to large-scale health technology programs, ongoing professional development, leadership support and the opportunity to shape the future of digital healthcare across Hunter New England.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager, ICT Infrastructure and Operations, the ICT Infrastructure Project Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of ICT infrastructure projects across Hunter New England Local Health District. You'll oversee projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality and governance standards. In this dynamic role, you'll work across clinical, corporate and technical environments, partnering with a broad range of stakeholders to translate operational needs into practical, deliverable project outcomes. You'll manage vendor and contractor relationships, monitor project risks, budgets and dependencies, and provide executive-level reporting to ensure informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Your portfolio will span a wide range of infrastructure initiatives, including end-user device deployments, network and telephony upgrades, cloud and platform projects, and ICT infrastructure supporting clinical systems. Working closely with technical leads across Service Delivery, Network and Telephony, Infrastructure, Cloud and Platforms, and Infrastructure Delivery, you'll influence project outcomes and drive collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to successfully deliver critical technology solutions that support healthcare across the district.

Above all, you are resilient, adaptable and committed to improving healthcare through the successful delivery of innovative ICT infrastructure solutions.

You have or working towards:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in ICT Project Management and/or significant equivalent work experience across ICT Infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to participate in on call rosters such as Major Incident Management (Highly desirable)
• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification

Eligibility to drive in NSW

The Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options, available for the right candidate
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Information for Applicants:

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging:

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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