Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (1 September 2026 to 15 June 202
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4
Remuneration: $153,559 - $182,954, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ680050
Closing Date: Monday 31 August at 11:59pm 2026
Join our Centre for Oral Health Strategy team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary full-time employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Explore boundless potential in a dynamic and challenging environment.
Join our passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
Where you will be working
The Centre for Oral Health Strategy leads the strategic development and coordination of oral health policy and programs for NSW. The Centre monitors the implementation of population health-based oral health prevention initiatives and public oral health service delivery in NSW.
What you will be doing
The Manager NSW Oral Health Projects manages high priority NSW Health projects for the improvement of technological and operational processes and practices of the NSW Oral Health public dental services. The Manager NSW Oral Health Projects is responsible for leading the contract negotiation and delivery with vendors as applicable to managed projects.
The Manager NSW Oral Health Projects will be required to provide leadership, coordinate with relevant stakeholders, manage project timelines and budget, as well as provide business analysis expertise in scoping and defining projects. The Manager NSW Oral Health Projects is responsible for ensuring all the project development, integration and implementation requirements are well documented and communicated to all key parties.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of COHS
Tertiary qualifications in dentistry / oral health, information technology, business management or related discipline OR a combination of skills and experience regarded as being acceptable for the satisfactory performance of the duties of the position.
Relevant government experience, including in Oral Health, in a senior business analysis or information technology project management role.
Extensive demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating the development or redevelopment of critical information management systems, including: - Project control, including governance processes and financial control; - Development of project plans and related project documentation; - Managing business requirements elicitation and approval; - Stakeholder engagement and communication; - Proactively managing risks, issues, budgets, and scope throughout the project lifecycle.
Experience in finalising procurement and contract processes and liaising with internal business units including legal and procurement branches and external vendors.
Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills with senior health managers, clinical leaders, senior executives and business sponsors, including the ability to present complex, detailed information and innovative management strategies in a coherent manner, preparing briefs, and ensuring appropriate communication around program status and issues to ensure that business needs are met.
Demonstrated understanding of policy development processes including but not limited to ability to translate NSW Health policy directives into practice in a Local Health District, particularly in relation to Oral Health.
Demonstrated high level leadership, strategic development, and team management skills to enable a clear and defined outcome focus to meet required deadlines.
High level conceptual, analytical, problem solving and planning skills and the ability to apply them in the procurement, development and implementation of new business processes and/or new oral health IT systems for NSW public dental services.
Please address the two Targeted Questions (1-2 pages) in your application submission
1. Can you provide an example of a complex project you have managed in the past, and what were the key challenges you faced and how did you manage to address them effectively in ensuring the project was delivered on time, within budget and achieved the stated project deliverables?
2. Can you elaborate on the risk management and change management strategies you had employed when undertaking a major project, and how you achieved them in your stakeholder engagement to ensure a successful 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
Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on
[email protected]
For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government
Closing Date: Monday 31 August at 11:59pm 2026
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
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.
This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
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.
Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: Monday 31 August at 11:59pm 2026
