Strategic Projects Officer

Location | Armidale, Erina, Newcastle or Tamworth
Hours | Full-time (1.0FTE)* until 30 September 2026
Application close date | 5pm Friday 14th March
Annual full-time equivalent salary | $93,015 - $101,173.7+ 11.5% super + salary packaging**

Are you a self-driven and keen to spearhead key strategic projects and have a solid understanding of the health system? Join our Integrated Care and Partnership team as a Strategic Projects Officer and make a real impact!

Why work for us
We are a values-driven organisation and are proud of our culture and the benefits we offer. We employ highly motivated and passionate people who work together to deliver innovative, locally relevant solutions that measurably improve the health outcomes of our communities. Our values are the basis of everything we do including how we work with each other and the way we connect with our industry partners and the wider community. We are proud to have been recognised by the 2024 Australian Business Awards as an Employer of Choice. Being an Employer of Choice means that the PHN has been recognised nationally as a well-managed, high-performing, industry-leading organisation that provides a stimulating and supportive workforce.

We pride ourselves on being supportive and flexible and offer a great range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 (Less tax can mean more take home pay).
• Up to $2,650 of pre-tax income can be used to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc.).
• Hybrid model of working from the office and home – WFH up to 60% of working hours
• Professional development / Education & Training opportunities.
• Corporate Fitness Program (Fitness Passport - access to 650 Gyms & Swimming Pool Facilities).
• Assistance Program support (EAP).
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives including 2024 Pride in Health & Wellbeing membership.
• Safe driver training.
• Collaboration with passionate like-minded professionals.
• Additional Leave for family & community responsibilities.
• Additional leave between the Christmas and New Year period.
• A supportive team environment.
• Ability to purchase additional leave.

About the role
The Strategic Projects Officer will be leading the strategic projects that sit within the within the Integrated Care and Partnership team.

The role includes the following:

• Leadership and Initiative: Lead at least two strategic projects, collaborating with both primary and tertiary health care sectors.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Use your sound judgement to manage and incorporate diverse stakeholder viewpoints and evidence.
• Project Management: Coordinate, develop, implement, and evaluate strategic projects aimed at increasing equity of access to primary health care.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal and external program and project managers to ensure stakeholder consultation and involvement.
• Accountability: Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, while managing outcomes, deadlines, and ethics.
• Strategic Contribution: Provide analysis and advice for future steps or iterations of projects, contributing to our PHN strategic priorities.
  

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and multiple projects or programs simultaneously to deliver desired results.
• Experience working in primary or tertiary care setting or strong demonstrated understanding of the Australian health care system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to write and engage with different stakeholders.
• Demonstrated organisation and time management skills, with a proven ability to deliver high quality outcomes in agreed timeframes.

How to apply:

• Please apply through the “apply now” button.
• Please submit your cover letter and resume, addressing the selection criteria in your cover letter. You will find the selection criteria in the position description.

For more information, please contact the Team Leader - Integrated Care, Jo Dean on 0438 525 708.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that our differences are what make us great. Whatever our race, gender identity, intersex status, ability, religion, beliefs, or sexual orientation. We are on our journey to continuously work to call out bias and celebrate workplace inclusion as guided by our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process, please let us know and we will do all we can to accommodate you.

Additional Information
*PHN's have been funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care since 2015. This is a maximum term contract until 30 September 2026 and any contract extensions are dependent on ongoing funding.

**Salary: This role is classified as I – M within our Enterprise Agreement and the rate will be dependent on skills and experience/qualifications. New appointments are generally offered between grade I – K.