Senior Program Coordinator

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 138,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry of Health in Sydney is seeking a Senior Program Coordinator to lead day-to-day delivery of the AI & CAC Program within the System Information and Analytics branch.

This temporary full-time role offers 38 hours per week, with a starting salary range of 137,525 to 156,231 AUD plus superannuation.

You will work with stakeholders, governance forums and vendors to ensure delivery within scope, time and budget.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating complex programs in large organisations.
• Strong written communication for briefs, reports, governance papers.
• Analytical skills with risk/issue management.
• Proven stakeholder engagement across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to provide high-level coordination and strategic advice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day program delivery activities across the AI & CAC Program.
• Prepare briefs, reports, updates, and governance papers.
• Monitor timelines, risks, issues, dependencies; coordinate meetings and workshops.
• Support budget forecasting and expenditure tracking.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, governance forums and vendors; act as central communicator.

Skills

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Delivery management

Job description

Senior Program Coordinator

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (11 months from the start date)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231 plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ642668

Closing Date: Sunday 13 Sep 2026 (11:59PM)

Please note that applicants who previously applied for REQ642668 have already been reviewed. Please do not reapply.

Join our System Information and Analytics branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting full-time temporary employment 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're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• 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’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from$137,525 - $156,231 plus Super, with a 38- hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate day-to-day program delivery activities, including planning, scheduling and progress tracking across the AI & CAC Program.
• Prepare and assist in project documentation, including briefs, reports, updates, governance papers and approval submissions.
• Support Monitoring and maintaining program timelines, risks, issues and dependencies, and support timely escalation and resolution. Coordinate meetings, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder consultations.
• Support budget forecasting and expenditure tracking to assist effective financial management of the program.
• Work closely with stakeholders, governance forums and vendors to support delivery of project outcomes within scope, time, budget and quality requirements. Act as a central point of communication across teams and provide high‑level administrative, analytical, and strategic support

About you

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

• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex programs or projects in a large and/or complex organisation, including planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting.
• Highly developed written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare high-quality briefs, governance papers, reports and executive correspondence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with experience identifying and managing risks, issues, dependencies and competing priorities in a structured delivery environment.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and consultation skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, governance forums and external providers.
• Well-developed organisational skills and sound judgment, with the ability to provide high‑level coordination and advice to support delivery of outcomes within agreed scope, time, budget and quality parameters.

For role related queries or questions contact Gnanavel Gnanam on [e-mail]

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.

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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• 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.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: 13 Sep 2026 (11:59PM)

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