Project Officer

Job Overview Employment Type : Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Health Manager Level 2 Location : Station St Penrith Remuneration : $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 per annum Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ Applications Close : 08/12/2025 About NBMLHD Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions. Role Summary An exciting opportunity is available to join the Finance and Corporate Services team at NBMLHD as a Project Officer. You will work closely with Clinical and Corporate stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organisational priorities. The Project Officer will play a critical role in ensuring the efficient, transparent, and effective use of resources that enable high‑quality patient care. Working closely with stakeholders, you will document and review current processes and supporting systems to identify opportunities for improvement and integration. Conduct evidence‑based data analysis to support FCS projects, build and maintain strong working relationships with various internal and external stakeholders across the organisation, and ensure effective stakeholder identification and engagement in all projects. Accuracy and timeliness in reporting to stakeholders, the Ministry of Health, NBMLHD Board, Executive and steering committees is essential. Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or equivalent industry experience. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of project management, leading implementation of projects and/or initiatives and change management. Ability to effectively engage and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally, across varying disciplines and levels, to achieve project goals. Demonstrated problem‑solving, conceptual thinking and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to prepare project and meeting documentation, including briefs, project plans, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes, etc. Demonstrated understanding, or the ability to gain an understanding, of the policy and legislative environment, and the ability to effectively operate and deliver in such an environment. High level skills in conceptual and systems thinking and the successful application of innovative approaches. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with senior management and external stakeholders. Benefits Accrued Day Off (ADO) Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging Novated Leasing Great education opportunities through Education Training Service offering over 110 courses each year Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Fitness Passport NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, CALD, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply. NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click Child Safe Standards. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa. Need more information? Click below for the Position Description and to find out more about applying for this position. Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Luke Bellman on #J-18808-Ljbffr