Make a real impact in cancer research
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until June 2027
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Tamworth
Requisition ID: REQ651092
Applications Close: Thursday, 30th April 2026
Join the Oncology Clinical Trials & Research Unit and play a pivotal role in advancing innovative cancer care across the New England North West region. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a high‐impact, grant‐funded project focused on expanding and improving access to clinical trials through decentralised delivery models.
About The Role
As a Project Officer, you will lead and support the delivery of a 12‐month Cancer Institute NSW Fellowship project focused on enhancing clinical trial accessibility across a diverse and geographically dispersed region. You'll be responsible for coordinating project activities from initiation through to completion – working closely with clinicians, researchers, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
* Coordinate stakeholder engagement across multiple sites and services
* Develop and maintain high‐quality project documentation and reporting
* Support ethics and governance submissions and compliance requirements
* Analyse data and contribute to evidence‐based decision making
* Build strong relationships with internal teams and external partners
About You
You are a proactive and organised professional with a passion for healthcare and research. You thrive in complex environments and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
You Will Bring
* Qualifications in health, science, research, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
* Strong project coordination and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
* The ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and locations
* A commitment to improving patient outcomes through research
Why join Hunter New England Health?
* Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
* Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
* Salary packaging options
* Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
* Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
* Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
* Fitness Passport for you and your family
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part‐time vacancies.
* To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Alexandra Smith on Alexandra.Smith2@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2. Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.
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