Project Officer

Project Officer (S-Check) Better and fairer care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. Role type: Maximum Term Part Time 16 hrs/week (Up to June 2026 with possibility of extension) Role grade: Health Services Manager Grade 1 Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst Salary: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 +super + salary packaging About the role Lead and manage the S-Check Service, driving service improvements and ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery in collaboration with the Community Outpatient Manager. Oversee reporting and compliance, including preparation of reports for the Community Grants Hub and other funding bodies. Drive innovation and project delivery, developing, managing, and implementing the S-Check model of care and related initiatives. Build strong partnerships, working closely with finance, hospital departments, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, risk management, and service success. Support research and quality improvement, contributing to data collection, reporting, and promotional activities that enhance program outcomes and visibility. About you Relevant qualifications or project management experience in planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting. Strong organisational and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to deliver projects effectively from concept to completion. Excellent communication abilities, including experience preparing high-level reports, policies, and advice within the alcohol and other drugs sector. Exceptional time management, able to juggle competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines. A strong understanding of harm minimisation principles and proven ability to build productive relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community. Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport. Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank. Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free. Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave. About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location. Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches. A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people. Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on‑campus. Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 26 November 2025. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. For more information, and to apply click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr