Senior Project Officer, Neuropsychiatric Institute - ESMHS

Senior Project Officer, Neuropsychiatric Institute - ESMHS

The SESLHD Mental Health Service is a specialised clinical service, providing care to a local population of over 930,000 residents in the Sydney metropolitan area. We provide care within both hospital and community settings to support people living with mental illness at times when acute intervention is needed, or to remain well in their community and lead their own recovery.

Learn more about us here:South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Come Work With Us!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a tertiary clinical academic unit (The Neuropsychiatric Institute, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, Prince of Wales Hospital) as a Senior Project Officer.

The role will coordinate and lead key strategic initiatives and projects within the NPI working in close partnership with the Clinical Director.

This part-time opportunity is designed to support a strong work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements, reduced hours, and the ability to structure your week around personal commitments. Part-time candidates will benefit from a manageable caseload, supportive supervision, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment that prioritises both clinician wellbeing and high-quality care. Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities are also available to support your long-term goals in mental health practice.

Where you'll be working

The Senior Project Officer will be based on campus at the ESMHS located on the Prince of Wales Hospital.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options- Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, and Novated Leasing. Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Health-related area, Change or Project Management or relevant equivalent work experience, or a combination of study and work experience
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills to enhance staff performance, influence workplace culture, and lead change
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in project delivery, including planning, coordination reporting, and risk management.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills with a strong customer service approach
• Demonstrated high level analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to provide authoritative advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels within a high volume dynamic work environment
• Current drivers licence (with a willingness to travel in accordance with the demands of the position)

Application close: 18 October2026

For more information we encourage you to contact Adith Mohan on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between26 October2026 and 30 October 2026

Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Our values and commitment to diversity

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about ourDiversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategyfor more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Please visit theSESLHD Disability Recruitmentpage for more information

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Full Time positions
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained withing the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer.
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (***************@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website

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