Cancer Institute NSW is looking for a Senior Project Officer to join the Patient Reported Measures (PRMs) team. You will contribute to the ongoing co-design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the PRMs Program and digital health applications, while leading Aboriginal Health portfolio activities to support improved patient, staff, and consumer experiences across the sector.
What You'll Do
- Contribute to the co-design, implementation and continuous improvement of the PRMs Program and digital health applications (HOPE platform, SDPR).
- Work collaboratively with ACI Clinical Networks, consumers, carers, NSW Health pillar agencies, LHDs and SHNs to identify opportunities for reform and innovation in care delivery.
- Undertake the full scope of project management activities, including project planning, stakeholder engagement, negotiation, milestone reporting and risk management.
- Provide advice on the development and implementation of the PRMs Program across NSW Health.
- Lead and support the Aboriginal Health portfolio activities within the NSW PRMs Program.
- Contribute to culturally safe approaches to PRM implementation and support engagement with Aboriginal communities and health services.
- Assist in the refinement of PRM processes to strengthen patient voice and improve experiences of care for Aboriginal people.
- Work in partnership with Aboriginal stakeholders and program leads to ensure Aboriginal perspectives inform program design and delivery.
What We're Looking For
- Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent through parentage, identification as being Aboriginal and being accepted in the community as such under section 14 (d) of the NSW Antidiscrimination Act (1977), with knowledge and experience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or demonstrated equivalent experience, with the capability to apply this knowledge to the design, implementation and evaluation of the PRMs Program.
- Extensive experience working with patients and carers to co‑design including the ability to engage respectfully with diverse communities and support inclusive co‑design processes.
- Extensive experience and substantial knowledge of PRMs, including digital technologies such as the HOPE platform and the SDPR, with the capability to provide ongoing support, training and guidance to users across NSW Health.
- Proven project management and change management capability, including leading the implementation of complex system‑wide initiatives, coordinating governance groups, managing competing priorities and delivering high‑quality outcomes within fixed timeframes.
- Highly developed analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interpret complex information, translate insights into clear advice, and prepare high‑quality written materials for diverse clinical, technical and executive audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with senior leaders and stakeholders across NSW Health, including facilitating workshops, leading scoping activities and representing the Agency for Clinical Innovation in program‑wide forums.
- Strong negotiation and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities, resolve conflict and support consensus‑building across clinical, technical and community stakeholders to achieve shared program outcomes.
Nice to Have
- Experience applying PRMs within Aboriginal Health contexts.
Technical Stack
- Health Outcome and Patient Experience (HOPE) platform
- Single Digital Patient Record (SDPR)
Team & Environment
Works with ACI Clinical Networks, consumers, carers, NSW Health pillar agencies, Local Health Districts (LHDs) and Specialty Health Networks (SHNs).
Benefits & Compensation
- Flexible working options
- State of the art, agile offices in St Leonards
- 12% superannuation
- Salary: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum
Work Mode
This is an onsite role located at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.
The Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
