Project Officer – Hospital Liaison General Practitioner (HLGP) Service Officer

NSW Health; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A health service organization is seeking a Project Officer for the Hospital Liaison General Practitioner Service. This role involves coordinating project support, engaging stakeholders, and analysing service data to improve patient care. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as experience in health or community services. The position is part-time and offers competitive remuneration, including salary packaging options.

Benefits

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in project coordination or similar roles within health or community services.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Skilled at extracting and interpreting data to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project support for the HLGP Service.
• Build networks and engage with various stakeholders.
• Extract and analyse service data for reporting and evaluation.
• Design surveys and collect feedback for improvements.
• Facilitate communication across participating organizations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Project Officer – Hospital Liaison General Practitioner (HLGP) Service
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time 14 month contract
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Requisition ID: REQ604771
Remuneration: $109,857 – $129,624 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications close: Wednesday the 12th of November

Help drive innovation at the frontline of healthcare

Are you ready to be part of an exciting pilot program bridging the gap between hospitals, primary care, and the community? This is a rare opportunity to step into a role that combines project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis to directly improve patient care and outcomes.

This innovative service is designed to strengthen collaboration between hospitals, general practitioners, primary health providers, and research partners – improving care navigation and continuity for patients after hospital discharge.

What you’ll be doing

As the Hospital Liaison General Practitioner Service Project Officer you’ll play a central role in shaping, implementing, and evaluating this pilot service. Your day will involve:

• Coordinating project support to ensure smooth establishment of the HLGP Service.
• Building strong networks and engaging with stakeholders across primary health, hospitals, and research organisations.
• Extracting, collating, and analysing service data to inform reporting and evaluation.
• Designing surveys and collecting feedback to identify improvement opportunities.
• Acting as a connector and facilitator, ensuring effective communication across all participating organisations.

This role is dynamic, collaborative, and offers the chance to contribute to a project that may reshape how patients transition between hospital and community care.

What you’ll need to succeed

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A strong problem solver with excellent data and analytical skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Experienced in project coordination or similar roles, ideally within health or community services.
• Skilled at extracting and interpreting data and presenting findings clearly.
• Confident in stakeholder engagement, with excellent communication skills to connect diverse groups.
• Comfortable working in a pilot environment where innovation, adaptability, and collaboration are key.

What we offer

• Be part of an innovative pilot project shaping the future of patient care.
• Work alongside hospital leaders, GPs, PHNs, and research partners.
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym and wellness access for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth in a supportive team.

Need more information? Steps to apply and role-related queries will be provided in the position description. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, resources are available from the organisation. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit the organisation’s Stepping Up information page.

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary packaging is available and can benefit many employees. For details on salary packaging options, contact the relevant department. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are committed to an inclusive workplace and encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage of the process. For confidential support, contact the designated channel to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment, you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position and in line with visa conditions. An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.

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