SCHN - Project Manager - Children's Centre for Transplantation and Researc

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time up to 6 November 2029Position Classification:Health Mgr Lvl 3Remuneration:137525 - 156231 full-time equivalent base salary range (% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)Hours Per Week:38Requisition ID:REQ695867Location:WestmeadApplications Close:Midnight on 21 October 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Susan Siew on

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) is a world leading centre for paediatric organ transplantation with over 500 livers, 300 kidneys, and more recently islets and hearts transplanted. In addition to these clinical activities, SCHN is leading globally significant research programs in organ transplantation and gene therapy, many collaboratively with other local health districts (LHDs), universities and medical research institutes (MRIs). The Children's Centre for Transplantation and Research (CCTR) aims to create a world class multi-disciplinary space that is not only transformational for children requiring organ transplantation, but also for those with conditions amenable to gene therapy. The Project Manager is a newly created position within the CCTR at the SCHN, to drive establishment and implementation of the CCTR, and ensure a safe, fit for purpose, on time delivery of the initiative, to agreed scope, and within budget. Primary responsibilities of the role is to: Provide leadership and project management for the above initiative in relation to redevelopment and research matters. Provide strategic and operational advice to the lead clinicians and researchers working on the project.

• Tertiary qualifications in science or business and/or equivalent experience in a medical research or healthcare program delivery role
• Demonstrated experience in project management, developing and managing program budgets, implementing risk management plans and managing issues.
• Experience leading teams of varying expertise on major programs to deliver high quality, customer focussed outcomes
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to prioritise to meet defined time frames.
• Demonstrated advanced level analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide high level influencing, interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively and develop strong working relationships within a multidisciplinary environment
• Exceptional written communication skills and demonstrated experience in developing high level pitch and strategy documents.
• Proven conflict and Risk Management experience - ability to work through issues and experience identifying, managing and communicating project risks
• Intermediate to advanced MS Office skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. Experience with NSW Health systems desirable.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

PermanentNSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility Listmay be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies

Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at

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