Project and Change Manager

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in St Leonards is seeking a Project and Change Manager to oversee statewide health projects and implement sustainable improvements. The role involves guiding leaders through change and ensuring successful project delivery. Candidates should have tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, experience in project management methodologies, and a sound knowledge of the health system. This full-time position offers a salary range of $141,974.00 - $169,151.00 per annum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in adapting project management methodologies.
• Proven track record in delivery of projects in health settings.
• Experience managing projects and communications in the health system.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead end-to-end project management.
• Develop and facilitate change adoption plans.
• Provide guidance to leaders on managing change.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Change management methodologies

Health system knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline

Tools

Agile

Prince 2

Job description

Project and Change Manager

Agency for Clinical Innovation

• Join an organisation passionate about delivering improved health care.
• Flexible Working Organisation based in state of the art, agile offices in St Leonards.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Oversee and strategically lead the end-to-end project management of priority statewide health projects,ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget.
• Develop, lead or facilitate the delivery of implementation strategies, and change adoption plan to embedsustainable health service improvements, mobilising people to undertake collaborative action for servicetransformation.
• Provide expert advice on project and/or change management activities, design, governance, workflows,resourcing, scope, milestones and timelines, where appropriate integrating plans and schedules toensure successful delivery of project/program milestones.
• Provide guidance to leaders on how to lead through change and support their teams and project staff toensure high-performance outcomes in healthcare improvement initiatives.

About us

The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) leads innovation in clinical care across NSW. We do this by bringing clinicians, patients and healthcare managers together to design and implement new ways to deliver healthcare.

For more information go to https://www.aci.health.nsw.gov.au

What you will be doing

The Program Accelerator team ensures that priority and complex projects are set up for success by setting aconsistent method and standards for managing projects and change. Reporting into the Executive Director, ClinicalEngagement and Operational Programs the Program Accelerator team may lead or contribute expertise to the designand delivery of priority projects and ensure alignment to the Agency for Clinical Innovation's strategic goals andobjectives.

The role will oversee and strategically lead program, project and change management across all stages of the projectcycle, driving high-level buy in and adoption to successfully deliver healthcare improvement initiatives, in hospitals andclinical settings across NSW Health.

As a Project and Change Manager, you will foster innovation and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including butnot limited to ACI Networks, health managers, clinicians, partners andconsumers to identify opportunities forimprovement and provide expert advice and guidance on initiatives that enhance health service delivery. In addition,the role will be required to lead and manage staff within the team.

Success in the role requires adaptability, expertise in project and change management methodologies, and the abilityto tailor these approaches for optimal impact, whilst managing multiple projects at the same time.

Employment details

Employment Type:Full Time– Exempt and Permanent roles available

Position Classification:Health Manager Level4

Remuneration:$141,974.00 - $169,151.00per annum excluding Superannuation

Hours Per Week:40 (38 standard + 2hrs toward ADO)

Requisition ID:REQ618019

How to apply

• an up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• address Selection Criteria below in your application.

Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au / and search Job Reference Number REQ620767 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent relevant health management experience,including project or change management qualification.
• Demonstrated experience in using and adapting project management methodologies to deliver results ina health setting e.g. Agile and Prince 2 orother
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying change management and adoption methodologiese.g.Proscior other methodology, or proven track record in delivering statewide and local change andadoption projects, frameworks, and initiatives within NSW Health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the health system with proven ability to manage strategic projects or changeinitiative in the health system. This includes capability toinitiatemajor project communication activities tobuild awareness among program teams and key stakeholders, improve program understanding andpromote organisational goals,valuesandobjectives.
• Desirable, clinical experience in NSWH

The ACI values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve.

If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person

and would like some more information about applying for a role within the ACI, please contact one of our Aboriginal Workforce Consultants on 1800 004 546 or by email [e-mail]

If you are a person with disability

and require information or specific arrangements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

We acknowledge that AI can be a helpful resource; however, applications created solely using AI will not be accepted.

A Permanent role requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

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If you would like more information on this role, please contact Kate Jackson on [e-mail]

This recruitment is managed by our internal teams at the ACI. ACI is unable to accept agency applications nor engage with recruitment agencies at this point in time. We thank you in advance for respecting our process.

Closing date:Sunday, 16 November 2025 at 11:59PM