Project Officer - Corporate Services

Western NSW Local Health District; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District is seeking a proactive Project Officer to support Corporate Services Finance & Corporate Directorate. The role involves working across diverse business areas, collaborating with operational teams, government agencies, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes.

You’ll review priorities, manage property and asset information, analyse costs and prepare reports, with opportunities to lead leasing, procurement activities and governance requirements in

Qualifications

• Experience in property, asset management, finance, procurement, capital works or a similar large public sector environment will be highly regarded.
• Capabilities in systems and data management, financial analysis and reporting, project support, governance, audit coordination and maintaining accurate records and registers.

Responsibilities

• Review priorities and action registers, maintain property and asset information, respond to enquiries, analyse costs, prepare reports or coordinate actions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Take the lead on leasing and property matters, with opportunities to contribute to procurement activities, projects, audits, governance requirements and system improvements.
• Deliver timely, practical solutions by investigating issues, solving problems and maintaining regular reporting across a broad range of business areas.

Job description

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (19/10/26 – 30/6/29)
• Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
• Remuneration: $118,821.00 - $140,201.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
• Location: Location Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more
• Hours Per Week: 38
• Applications Close: 3 NOV 2026 – 11:59pm

Project Officer – Corporate Services Finance & Corporate Directorate

Make a difference across Western NSW Local Health District. Are you a proactive and organised professional who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and building strong working relationships? Join Western NSW Local Health District (WNSWLHD) in a varied and rewarding role where you can make a visible contribution across our diverse network of health facilities and services. This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of business areas, collaborating with operational teams, corporate services, government agencies, suppliers and external stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes. From identifying opportunities for improvement to coordinating solutions and seeing actions through to completion, your work will help support the effective management of our District’s property, assets and business operations.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a motivated and solutions-focused professional with sound judgement, strong attention to detail and the initiative to manage competing priorities in a busy environment. Your communication and relationship-building skills will help you work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders, while your organisational skills will keep projects, reporting and day-to-day activities on track. Experience in property, asset management, finance, procurement, capital works or a similar large public sector environment will be highly regarded. You’ll also bring capabilities in systems and data management, financial analysis and reporting, project support, governance, audit coordination and maintaining accurate records and registers.

What you’ll do

No two days will be quite the same. You could be reviewing priorities and action registers, maintaining property and asset information, responding to enquiries, analysing costs, preparing reports or coordinating actions with suppliers and internal teams. You’ll take the lead on leasing and property matters, with opportunities to contribute to procurement activities, projects, audits, governance requirements and system improvements. The role combines planned work and regular reporting with opportunities to investigate issues, solve problems and deliver timely, practical solutions.

Enjoy variety and flexibility

If you enjoy a role that keeps you engaged, challenges you to think critically and gives you the opportunity to build connections across a large and diverse organisation, this could be the opportunity for you. Ordinary hours: Flexible start and finish times between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm, with flexible working arrangements available for negotiation. Bring your skills, initiative and ideas to a role where your contribution can make a real difference across Western NSW Local Health District.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience

A career with Western NSW

Find out more about the role click to view the Position Description. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website. A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

Role-related enquiries

Please contact Daniel McGrath on 0487 108 077 or at [e-mail] for more information.

Additional information for applicants

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD