Principal Project and Planning Officer

NSW Health

Role Title: Principal Project and Planning Officer

Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $147,653 - $ 175,917 per annum plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Requisition ID: REQ661126

Closing Date: Sunday 14/06/2026 (11:59PM)

Join our Strategic Reform & Planning Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Join the team leading the NSW Health Future Health Horizon 2 priority project: Deliver NSW Health’s first statewide clinical services plan.

We are seeking a high-performing individual to join the Service Planning Strategy Policy Unit. We are a team who collaborate with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks, other Ministry of Health teams and NSW Health entities in relation to statewide service planning, to support the achievement of NSW Health’s service planning and reform objectives.

Health Manager Level 4, starting salary from $147,653 - $ 175,917 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

The Principal Project and Planning Officer role leads and supports development of statewide and system level service plans that effectively integrate with workforce planning, inform funding models and purchasing arrangements, support financial sustainability and drive adoption of key strategic reforms and policy across the NSW health system.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

Extensive experience leading health service planning, including developing clinical service plans that lead to effective service change and development in a complex environment
Advanced project management skills including the demonstrated ability to lead complex projects in a high volume and demanding professional environment
High level analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex information from a variety of sources to make informed recommendations
Excellent interpersonal skills to help build and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management.
A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

Please provide an example of a complex project you have led and how you ensured it was successful

Describe a situation where you have had to analyse and interpret complex information, quickly evaluate impacts and determine a policy response or propose actions. What steps did you take? How did you manage key stakeholders with diverse views? What was the outcome?

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact ***email_hidden*** and quote REQ661126

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on [email protected]

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusio

At the Ministry of 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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging

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 recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.