Role Title: Senior Project Officer, Strategic Capital Planning and Asset Management Branch

Join our Strategic Capital Planning and Asset Management Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching the health and wellbeing of the NSW community.

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We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

• Build your career in project management and capital planning and asset related strategies and programs

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About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to enhancing the health and wellbeing of the NSW community while developing your career as part of the largest public health organisation in Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Officer to join the Strategic Capital Planning and Asset Management Branch which sits within the Infrastructure and Asset Management Division at the Ministry of Health which is located in St Leonard’s, Sydney.

The role will provide high level project, operational and administrative support for the Strategic Capital Planning and Asset Management Branch. This includes providing timely and accurate administrative and support services including co-ordination and tracking of correspondence, reports and briefing requests, collating advice, briefings and supporting information across a range of complex issues and administrative requirements to support the Branch to meet organisational objectives and outcomes.

This is a great career development opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative individual who is able to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

The role includes:

• working in the areas of capital planning and asset management
• managing, coordinating and overseeing business processes, workflows, and functions
• managing communications to support the achievement of the team’s strategic and operational objectives
• supporting various governances and interfaces and attending key meetings when appropriate
• providing general executive, secretariat, and project support services to the Executive team of the Branch.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
• Ability to coordinate, support and manage multiple competing priorities
• Think of creative and innovative solutions and efficiencies to support business functions and operations
• A good understanding of the NSW Health system

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages), cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Describe a time where you have had to summarise complex information for senior stakeholders. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?

1. How do you manage competing priorities within short timeframes?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Vince McTaggart on [email protected] and quote REQ559778.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Monday 7 April 2025

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