Collaborative Commissioning Project Officer (Integrated Care)

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 30 June 2027) Position Classification: Health Mgr Level 2 Remuneration : $59.92 - $70.70 per hour + Superannuation Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ682182 Location : Broken Hill NSW We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door! Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " Living and Working " in the Far West. If you’re looking for a meaningful career path with all the perks of country living, then this is the position for you! What you'll be doing The Project Officer for Collaborative Commissioning (Far West LHD) will promote, develop and monitor strategic change management for the program and initiatives that will improve the level and quality of health services delivery in Far West LHD. The role will work collaboratively with LHD managers, the Care Partnerships Diabetes team and clinicians and other key stakeholders to facilitate the innovation of new programs and frameworks by undertaking a range of project research, analysis, reporting, implementation and administrative activities in development and delivery of relevant projects, in line with strategic and business objectives. What is on offer • 5 Weeks Annual Leave • Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses+ $2.6k meal and entertainment • Fitness Passport • Novated Lease • Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month • Isolation & climate allowance • Support through advanced education & training • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing About the Far West LHD The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare. About Broken Hill A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability. With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés. How to apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible: • Relevant tertiary qualification, or working towards the same, in health management, project management or related discipline, and/or appropriate health experience. • Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills including the ability to manage conflict priorities and timeframes to solve problems. • Demonstrated experience in project management and the implementation of projects, frameworks and/or initiatives. • Demonstrated experience working with multidisciplinary teams, and an ability to motivate, lead and use initiative as well as provide advice and recommendations across a large and complex organisation and framework with a sound knowledge of the health system in NSW. • Demonstrated high level ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately. • Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a broad range of external stakeholders including clinicians, health service managers and consumers, to represent and present on behalf of Far West LHD for Collaborative Commissioning. • Demonstrated facilitation skills and proficient computer skills particularly in Microsoft Office applications. • Current licence to drive in NSW, with capacity to travel occasionally (or regularly) for work purposes, including overnight stays (if applicable). The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kara Leonard on Kara.Leonard1@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 28th of August 2026 Empower, listen and act together Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices. Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.