Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to 2 years with the possibility of extension
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration: $2,189.61 - $2,583.60 per week + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ644846
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Project Officer is responsible for ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely advice and information, leading change management and operational readiness activities, preparing and maintaining complex project documentation, and gathering and analysing data to support project reporting.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent experience in project management in a complex and/or healthcare environment.
* Proven record in meeting key milestones and delivering quality projects in line with budget, quality parameters and organisational objectives.
* Ability to work within a diverse team and facilitate group decision making within tight timeframes, including diffusing conflict to reach consensus.
* Effective interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills with the capacity to produce reports documents related to projects.
* Organisation and time management skills to organise own work and work of others including contractors and consultants, to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Benefits and Perks!
* Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Lydia Visintin on 0475 960 390 or via email at
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 19 March 2026
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