Project Officer - Health Manager 2- Termination of Pregnancy - Location Negotiable within MNCLHD

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 20.07.2026 - 30.07.2027

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2

Remuneration: $114,251 - $134,809 pro rata

Hours Per Week: 8

Requisition ID: REQ672353

Applications Close: Tuesday 14th July 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you'll be doing

The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer is to assist in the implementation of the revised NSW Health Policy Directive Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales across the local health district.

The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer will work in partnership with local healthcare providers, internal and external to NSW Health, to improve access to termination of pregnancy care through clear pathways and strengthened relationships. This will include, but is not limited to, acute healthcare services, primary health care providers, non-government organisations and private health providers.

The Termination of Pregnancy Project Officer will work closely with the Ministry of Health during implementation of the revised NSW Health Policy Directive Termination of Pregnancy in New South Wales.

About You

You come across as a confident, capable professional with a strong foundation in health policy implementation and the practical experience needed to turn policy into meaningful outcomes. With relevant tertiary qualifications - or an equivalent blend of study and work experience - you demonstrate the ability to interpret, operationalise and embed policy across complex health environments.

You highlight your experience providing informed, well‑reasoned advice within multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency settings, showing that you can navigate diverse perspectives while keeping strategic objectives in focus. Building and sustaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is clearly one of your strengths, enabling you to drive policy implementation that is collaborative, practical and aligned with service needs.

Your leadership style is grounded in strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, allowing you to engage sensitively across both clinical and community contexts. You demonstrate sound organisational capability - able to prioritise, manage tight deadlines and meet targets within defined resources - while maintaining a high standard of work.

You also show the flexibility to work independently or as part of a high‑performing team, supported by strong computer literacy across word processing, data systems and spreadsheets. Your current driver’s licence and willingness to travel reinforce your readiness to support policy work wherever it is needed.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact MNCLHD-WorkforceSupport@health.nsw.gov.au .

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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For role related queries or questions contact Jenni Doust on Jenni.Doust@health.nsw.gov.au

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@health.nsw.gov.au

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