Senior Project Officer – VMO Oversight Program

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

Job summary

NSW Ministry of Health is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead the VMO Oversight Program, a temporary full-time role embedded in the Financial Planning and Analytics team and based at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW.

You will manage diverse activities, coordinate resources, and work across NSW Health agencies to modernise VMO engagement and remuneration processes while ensuring robust reporting and budgeting practices.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on statewide NSW Health projects.
• The ability to build relationships and manage a range of diverse stakeholders through excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills.
• Superior organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of complex projects related to the VMO Oversight Program.
• Develop project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities, to ensure project outcomes are achieved.
• Work with teams across the Ministry of Health, HealthShare NSW, eHealth, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks on the successful delivery of the VMO Oversight Program.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Health system knowledge

Budget management

Job description

Senior Project Officer – VMO Oversight Program

Role Title: Senior Project Officer – VMO Oversight Program Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2028) 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: REQ688464 Closing Date: 23 September 2026 (11:59PM) Join the Financial Planning and Analytics team at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity through to 30 June 2028, working on a high-priority project focused on improving processes for Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs). About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• While regular office presence 3 days/week is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• 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 project management skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness, while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. We have commenced a new project modernising the way Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) work within our health system. This project will deliver improved engagement and remuneration processes, optimise payment systems and enhance the monitoring and reporting of VMO arrangements. There is lots to do, so if you are an experienced senior project officer, who has been involved in implementation of NSW Health projects and you are ready to work on a fast paced, high-profile project, then you are who we are looking for. The role sits in the Financial and Corporate Services Division but expertise in finance is not required; strong skills in health system-wide project implementation are a must. For more information, please read the full Role Description .

What you will be doing Reporting to the Associate Director, Budget Planning and Modelling, you will:

• Manage and oversee all aspects of project planning, development and implementation for a range of complex projects related to the VMO Oversight Program
• Develop project plans, coordinating resources, managing budgets, meeting reporting requirements, and supporting project-related activities, to ensure project outcomes are achieved
• Work with teams across the Ministry of Health, HealthShare NSW, eHealth, Local Health Districts and Specialty Health Networks on the successful delivery of the VMO Oversight Program

About you We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Previous experience working on statewide NSW Health projects
• The ability to build relationships and manage a range of diverse stakeholders through excellent interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills
• Superior organisational skills and experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment
• Proven capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach

For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Marmara on [e-mail] and quote REQ688464.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on [e-mail].

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Applications Close: Wednesday 23 September 2026 (11:59PM)

Additional information

• 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.
• This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• For more information on applying visit the our career portal
• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

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