Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to 4 July 2025
Position Classification : Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration : $122,850.00 - $139,559.00, plus Superannuation
Location : 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ519740
Closing Date : 26 September 2024 (11:59PM)
Where you'll be working
Reporting to the Chief Health Officer, Health Protection NSW is responsible for surveillance and public health response in NSW including monitoring the epidemiology of notifiable infectious disease and taking appropriate action to prevent, control and minimize the impact of these diseases.
It also provides public health advice and response to environmental issues affecting human health.
About the Role
The Senior Project Officer is a key position in Health Protection NSW.
The position is responsible for the development, review and evaluation of policies, protocols, guidelines, and resources in consultation with relevant advisory committees, networks and other stakeholders.
The position also assists with advice such as cold chain breaches, vaccine administration errors, re-vaccination advice and monitoring adverse events following immunisation.
How to apply
Your application to be considered should include:
Responses by addressing the selection criteria below.
An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
Application must be lodged electronically.
Please go to and search Job Reference Number REQ519740 to submit your application.
Selection Criteria Extensive experience in immunisation programs and/or extensive experience in a health or public policy field.
Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in immunisation.
Highly developed written and oral communication skills including a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders.
Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately to achieve business focused solutions.
Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels within a high-volume dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated ability to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote a culture and supporting practices that reflect the organisational values through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with stakeholders and colleagues.
An understanding of health program design, delivery and evaluation.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Sonya Ennis on
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW Health we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve.
We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information This is a temporary role up to 4 July 2025, with possibility of extension.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
If you are Current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager's approval prior to expressing interest.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: 26 September 2024 (11:59PM)
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