Program Management Officer

NSW Health; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a talented Program Management Officer to support the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch in a temporary full-time capacity. Based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, you will help monitor and evaluate programs, prepare high-quality briefs, and coordinate branch-wide activities to support senior leaders.

This role focuses on analyzing performance, identifying risks, and delivering concise insights to inform decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experience monitoring and evaluating progress to inform practical insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical advice and actions.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting program monitoring and evaluation, performance and progress reporting.
• Coordinate the executive correspondence function for the branch, including allocating, tracking and reporting on efficiency and responsiveness of the Branch
• Reviewing and editing briefs, correspondence, reports and other project documentation to ensure accuracy and quality prior to progressing to the Executive Director to support decision-making.
• Monitor project progress, risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and addressing emerging issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, resolve issues and support delivery.
• Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement to ensure activities remain aligned with strategic priorities.

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to September 2027)

Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 7/8

Remuneration: $116,981- $129,492 plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ691307

Closing Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026

Join the Workforce Planning and Talent Development Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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

About the role

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

We’re looking for a talented Program Management Officer to help our branch keep its finger on the pulse.

This is a varied role at the centre of branch activity, helping us understand how our programs are progressing, what’s working, where attention is needed and how we can continuously improve.

You’ll work across a diverse portfolio, supporting program monitoring and evaluation, performance and progress reporting, executive brief review and branch-wide coordination. You’ll bring together information from multiple sources, identify insights and emerging issues, and help translate them into concise, high-quality advice for senior leaders.

For more information, please read the full Role Description .

What you will be doing

• Supporting program monitoring and evaluation, performance and progress reporting.
• Coordinate the executive correspondence function for the branch, including allocating, tracking and reporting on efficiency and responsiveness of the Branch
• Reviewing and editing briefs, correspondence, reports and other project documentation to ensure accuracy and quality prior to progressing to the Executive Director to support decision-making.
• Monitor project progress, risks and dependencies, proactively identifying and addressing emerging issues.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, resolve issues and support delivery.
• Contribute to business planning and continuous improvement to ensure activities remain aligned with strategic priorities.

About you

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

• Experience monitoring and evaluating progress to inform practical insights and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into practical advice and actions.
• Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging .

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

• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Sunday, 11 October 2026 (11:59PM).

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.