Project Officer

Project Officer, Palliative Care Volunteer StrategyEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time until 30 August 2026 (with a possibility of extension)Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 per annum plus superannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ591892Location: Caringbah, SydneyApplications Close: Sunday, 10 August, 2025Where you'll be workingThis role is based at The Sutherland Hospital, requiring travel across SESLHD sites. The Sutherland Hospital, part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), is a dynamic healthcare facility committed to delivering outstanding care to the local community.

Located in Caringbah, our hospital provides a wide range of specialist services and is renowned for its compassionate, patient-centred approach. Join us and contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork. The roleThe BEACON Project (Building End of life Awareness, Compassion & Outreach Networks) is a Public Health Palliative Care initiative aiming to build a community whereby every person, every family and every community member knows what to do when someone is caring, dying or grieving.

Integral to the project, this position will scope local community needs and contemporary volunteering services to assess the feasibility of a SESLHD Palliative Care Volunteering Service, and determine an appropriate service model. The role will tailor strategies to enhance the volunteering service and provide an evidence-based approach to better support the local palliative care population. BenefitsUp to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave. Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2. 6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members. Discounted Private Health Insurance. Are you ready to join us?AboutWe are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

Can you describe a time when you led or contributed to a significant project, particularly in the area of palliative care or volunteering? What was your role, how did you engage stakeholders, manage competing demands, and use data to inform your decisions?" This role requires flexibility, adaptability, and strong team and independent working capabilities.

Can you provide an example of when you had to adapt quickly to a change in service needs or priorities? How did you manage your responsibilities and what was the outcome?Need more information? Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kathleen Boman on Kathleen. Boman@health. nsw. gov. auOur CORE Values 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.

Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW 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 SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health. nsw. gov. au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. Information For ApplicantsIf you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application. An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

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 within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer. SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported.

We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health. nsw. gov. au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website