Senior Project Officer: Workforce Policy & HCM

NSW Health; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

NSW Health in St Leonards, NSW, is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead workforce policy, programs and projects across the Ministry of Health. You will translate policy into practical technology solutions, support requirements gathering, solution design, testing and evaluation, and provide evidence-based strategic advice to senior leaders.

With a focus on improving Human Capital Management systems and statewide workforce planning, you will collaborate with senior leaders, technical teams and

Qualifications

• Experience implementing Human Capital Management systems in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to translate policy and business requirements into effective technology solutions.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, risk management, stakeholder consultation and benefits-focused delivery.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Evidence-based problem-solving skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships across organisational boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to HCM system improvements through requirements gathering, solution design, testing and evaluation.
• Manage policy and program development, project reviews and evaluations addressing workforce attraction, recruitment and retention.
• Prepare high-quality reports, briefs, policies, discussion papers and strategic advice for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Engage public health organisations, government agencies and stakeholder representatives to support effective planning and implementation.
• Lead quantitative and qualitative research, impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis to inform policy and system decisions.

Job description

NSW Health in St Leonards, NSW, is seeking a Senior Project Officer to lead workforce policy, programs and projects across the Ministry of Health. You will translate policy into practical technology solutions, support requirements gathering, solution design, testing and evaluation, and provide evidence-based strategic advice to senior leaders.

With a focus on improving Human Capital Management systems and statewide workforce planning, you will collaborate with senior leaders, technical teams and