Senior Project Officer (Health Manager Lvl 2) - Healthy Places - Temp FT

Requisition ID: REQ673009

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until January 2027

Remuneration: $2,189.61 - $2,583.60 per week + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)

Location: Bangala Building, Liverpool Hospital, Eastern Campus

Applications close: 05/07/26

Contact: Dany Ngov - Manager Healthy Places on 0459 805 276 | dany.ngov@health.nsw.gov.au

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

This position sits at the intersection of health and urban planning, working to shape healthier built environments across South Western Sydney. It is an opportunity to influence long-term population health outcomes by embedding health considerations into planning, policy, and development projects. The position is with the Healthy Places team which sits within the broader Collaboration Unit, Population Health SWSLHD. The position works closely with local councils, NSW Government agencies, developers, community organisations, and internal SWSLHD teams. Collaboration is central, requiring cross-sector partnerships to ensure health is a priority in planning and development decisions. The position also contributes to District and Population Health strategic project and business priorities.

Are You the Right Fit?

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative professional with highly developed interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong partnerships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. They bring a strong understanding of urban planning and placemaking principles, with the ability to articulate how these influence community wellbeing and public health outcomes. With exceptional written communication skills, they are adept at preparing clear, persuasive submissions that align with organisational strategic priorities. The candidate demonstrates strong analytical capability, able to critically assess planning proposals, policies and strategies against evidence-based criteria to evaluate impacts and inform appropriate responses. They also possess a solid knowledge of strategic planning processes across local, state and federal government, and understand how these intersect and influence one another to shape health outcomes.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Tertiary qualifications in relevant health-related discipline or relevant experience.

High level understanding of evidence-based practice, healthy urban development, health outcome measurement, and emerging trends in the Australian health care system.

Demonstrated high level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather, analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative information.

Demonstrated experience in health service planning, and/or policy development, and/or project management and/or health services research .

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Position Information

Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.

How to Apply

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

Financial Perks

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Temporary Positions

Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

Vaccination Requirements

All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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