Project Officer

St Vincent's Health Australia Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and salary packaging

NSW Health Mobility

World-Class hospital

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia Limited is seeking a Project Officer in the Sustainability and Infrastructure team at St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney. This permanent full-time role supports the Director in coordinating a diverse portfolio of sustainability, infrastructure, facilities and space projects.

You will manage project plans, budgets and governance, produce reports and dashboards, and build relationships with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in project coordination/management.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects including planning, documentation, monitoring and reporting.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills using accurate data and evidence-based insights.
• Sound organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement abilities including contract and financial administration.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint) for project tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Sustainability and Infrastructure in coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of sustainability, infrastructure, facilities and space projects.
• Drive project coordination by managing plans, schedules, budgets, resources, procurement, risks and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare reports, briefs, dashboards and governance documentation with data-driven progress.
• Build relationships with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, coordinating meetings and governance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across sustainability initiatives, contract administration, facilities, space management and reporting processes.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Contract & financial administration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in project coordination/management

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Role title: Project Officer

Role type: Permanent full time

Role grade: Health Services Manager Grade 1

Department and location: Sustainability and Infrastructure, St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $91,326.00 - $121,497.00+ super + salary packaging

About St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney

Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As Sydney’s premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth. Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Support the Director of Sustainability and Infrastructure in coordinating and delivering a diverse portfolio of sustainability, infrastructure, facilities and space projects.
• Drive effective project coordination by managing project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, procurement activities, risks and key milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, dashboards and governance documentation, analysing project data and tracking progress, performance and outcomes across the portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with clinical, operational and corporate stakeholders, contractors and external agencies, while coordinating meetings, working groups, committees and governance activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across sustainability initiatives, contract administration, facilities, space management and reporting processes, helping enhance operational efficiency and support organisational objectives.

About you

• Hold relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in project coordination or management, preferably within sustainability, infrastructure or facilities management.
• Bring demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects, including planning, documentation, monitoring, reporting and managing competing priorities.
• Have strong analytical and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare high-quality reports, briefs and recommendations using accurate data and evidence-based insights.
• Demonstrate sound organisational, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience in contract and financial administration, managing risks and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Have high-level proficiency in Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to use digital systems effectively for project tracking, documentation and reporting.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• Seamless NSW Health Mobility: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
• Pay is not available for visa sponsorship. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]