Senior Project Manager

NSW Health; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 137,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of complex strategic projects that support health services across the district. You will collaborate with Planning, Finance and Corporate Services, and major partners to deliver outcomes that benefit patients and staff.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong stakeholder leadership, and a proven ability to develop high-quality project documentation and

Qualifications

• Experience leading strategic projects in health or government settings.
• Ability to engage diverse stakeholders and manage competing priorities.
• Proven track record in delivering measurable project outcomes within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of complex strategic projects to support health services.
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across multiple disciplines.
• Develop business cases, plans, briefs and contract documentation for major projects.
• Deliver outcomes within timeframes while ensuring governance and compliance.
• Apply strategic thinking, financial acumen and problem-solving to project delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Written communications

Commercial acumen

Education

Tertiary qualifications in health service management, project management, or related field

Tools

Excel

Contract systems

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (Up to 11/10/2027)

Position Classification:Health Manager Level 3

Location: Station St Office, Penrith

Remuneration:$69.35 - $78.79 per hour

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID:REQ693454

Applications Close: 23/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Are you an experienced Project Leader who thrives on delivering complex, high-impact projects in a dynamic environment? NBMLHD is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of complex strategic projects that support the future of health services across the District.

This is an opportunity to bring your strategic thinking, commercial acumen, project management expertise and strong stakeholder leadership skills to projects that make a meaningful difference to patients, staff and the broader community.

The Senior Project Officer demonstrates advanced capability in thinking and solving problems, financial and business acumen, planning and prioritising, and delivering results through the leadership and delivery of complex projects. Working collaboratively with the Planning Unit, Finance and Corporate Services Directorate, and major strategic partners.

The role applies expert analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to develop high‑quality project plans, business cases and commercial/contractual documentation to support delivery of major strategic projects. This requires the ability to manage competing priorities, provide authoritative advice, and foster partnerships, and to contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.This is an opportunity to work on strategically significant projects that will shape the delivery of health services across the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District region.

You will join a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise, ideas and leadership will directly contribute to better outcomes for patients, staff and the community.

If you are an experienced project leader looking for your next opportunity to influence, innovate and deliver meaningful change, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging


• Novated Leasing


• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year


• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members


• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.

What you will bring to the role

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in health service management, project management, business management, or a related health discipline, and/or demonstrated equivalent professional experience, with the ability to apply this knowledge effectively in a complex health service environment.


• Demonstrated experience in successfully and autonomously leading strategic, business, and/or service planning projects, including the ability to manage competing priorities, engage stakeholders, and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes, preferably within a complex health service or health planning environment.


• Demonstrated ability to effectively engage, influence, and work collaboratively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders across multiple disciplines and levels, including senior management, clinicians, industry partners, philanthropic partners, universities, non government organisations, community groups, and community members, to achieve project objectives and support the implementation of service delivery projects.


• Demonstrated superior written communication skills, including proven experience in preparing complex project documentation such as business cases, plans, briefing papers, submissions, and reports, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and high quality materials for senior management and diverse stakeholder audiences.


• Demonstrated high level understanding of the NSW Health contracts and procurement environment, including relevant governance frameworks, policies, and planning processes, with the ability to effectively operate, adapt, and deliver outcomes within a complex, dynamic, and highly regulated health system.


• Demonstrated strong problem solving, conceptual, and analytical skills, including the ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and risks, develop practical solutions, and apply sound judgement to support effective decision making in a complex health service environment.


• Demonstrated technical proficiency with enterprise financial and contract systems, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Need more information? For role related queries or questions contact Shantel Duffy on *************@health.nsw.gov.au