Project Officer, Refugee Program

Project Officer, Refugee Program (ID: REQ652627)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 2 – Part Time, Exempt (Until June 2028)
Remuneration: $114,251.00 - $134,809.00 (pro rata) per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 12 April 2026 

The Cancer Institute NSW 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!

Where you’ll be working
The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

• Your resume (maximum five pages)
• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
• A response to the screening question in your application

About the Opportunity
This role will co-ordinate the implementation of projects to improve cancer outcomes of refugee communities and deliver against objectives of the NSW Cancer Plan, Refugee Health Plan and NSW Plan for Healthy Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities: 2019-2023 which contribute to the achievement of Cancer Screening and Prevention Division strategic priorities and our Multi-cultural Project objectives.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in project management and the application of project management principles and techniques.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a health discipline, management or related discipline, or relevant industry experience in the multicultural and or refugee sector.
• Excellent understanding of the health needs of people from culturally and linguistically diverse Communities, including people from refugee communities, and relevant trends, issues, policies and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing projects for culturally and linguistically diverse communities through project planning, implementation and evaluation within an evidence-based framework for multicultural or refugee communities.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders to achieve successful program implementation and sustainability.

Pre-Screening Questions
Provide an example where you have successfully led a health improvement project thank has benefited culturally and linguistically diverse communities and/or refugee communities. Please ensure your response is not more than 3 pages and outline:

1. what strategies you used in the project design and implementation including detail of the evidence base and analysis of any relevant policies
2. the variety of stakeholders involved and how did you engage them?
3. project evaluation; and
4. what equitable outcomes were delivered as a result of the project.

Need more information? 

• The Cancer Institute NSW assesses candidates in line with the NSW Public Sector Capability Framework, which describes the capabilities and behaviours required for roles across the NSW public sector. The specific capabilities for this role are outlined in the Position Description
  Learn more: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/public-sector-capability-framework
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information 

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs. 
• This is a temporary position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Sheetal Challam on sheetal.challam@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.