Project and Data Officer (Health Manager Level 2) - SLHD VMO Oversight Program

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Annual Leave Loading

Parental Leave

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

EAP counselling & support

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking a Project and Data Officer to join the SLHD Executive Medical Services team and support the VMO Oversight Program with project, analytical and administrative duties.

You will coordinate projects, collect and analyze data, and engage stakeholders to drive governance, assurance and continuous improvement of VMO workforce and claims management.

The role is a temporary full-time position offering a competitive salary and NSW Health benefits.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills and high level computer literacy, including data management, analysis, trending and interpretation of complex operational, workforce and financial information to support evidence based decision making.
• Organisational and project coordination skills, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high quality, customer focused outcomes.
• Knowledge of, or experience in medical workforce and governance, with sound understanding of the principles of relevant industrial instruments, preferably those relating to Visiting Medical Officers.

Responsibilities

• Provide project, analytical and administrative support to the VMO Oversight Program.
• Coordinate and manage projects, the collection and analysis of data, and engagement with stakeholders for governance, assurance and continuous improvement of VMO workforce and VMO claims management processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Project coordination

Healthcare governance

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health management, business, finance

Job description

Project and Data Officer (Health Manager Level 2) - SLHD VMO Oversight Program

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time; 38 hours per week up to 12 months
Position Classification:Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration:$2,277.19 - $2,686.94 per week + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: SLHD District Wide Services; based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ693428

Ready to use your project and data skills to influence healthcare performance?

Join Sydney Local Health Districtand contribute to the VMO Oversight Program!

About the Role

The Project and Data Officer, Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) Oversight Program, will work as part of the SLHD Executive Medical Services team to provide project, analytical and administrative support to the delivery and implementation of the SLHD VMO Oversight Program and its initiatives. The Project and Data Officer will support the Manager, VMO Relations Audit in the coordination and management of projects, the collection and analysis of data, and engaging with relevant stakeholders in the delivery of governance, assurance and continuous improvement activities relating to VMO workforce and VMO claims management processes in SLHD.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health management, business, finance or related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
• Analytical skills and high level computer literacy, including experience in data management, analysis, trending and interpretation of complex operational, workforce and financial information to support evidence based decision making.
• Organisational and project coordination skills, including the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and deliver high quality, customer focused outcomes.
• Knowledge of, or experience in medical workforce and governance, with sound understanding of the principles of relevant industrial instruments, preferably those relating to Visiting Medical Officers.

Benefits and Perks:

• Monthly Accrued Day Off.
• Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave Loading.
• Extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
• Enjoy free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling and support for staff and their families.
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

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.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

SLHD 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:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For enquiries, please contact Jackie Theodorou on (02) 9515 9*** or via email at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Join a team focused on quality, accountability and continuous improvement.

Applications Close: 27 October 2026