Role title: Project Officer (S-Check)
Role type: Maximum Term Part Time 16 hrs/week (Up to June 2026 with possibility of extension)
Role grade: Health Services Manager Grade 1
Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Service, St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst
Salary: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 +super + salary packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Lead and manage the S-Check Service, driving service improvements and ensuring smooth day-to-day delivery in collaboration with the Community Outpatient Manager.
Oversee reporting and compliance, including preparation of reports for the Community Grants Hub and other funding bodies.
Drive innovation and project delivery, developing, managing, and implementing the S-Check model of care and related initiatives.
Build strong partnerships, working closely with finance, hospital departments, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, risk management, and service success.
Support research and quality improvement, contributing to data collection, reporting, and promotional activities that enhance program outcomes and visibility.
About you
Relevant qualifications or project management experience in planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
Strong organisational and strategic thinking skills, with a proven ability to deliver projects effectively from concept to completion.
Excellent communication abilities, including experience preparing high-level reports, policies, and advice within the alcohol and other drugs sector.
Exceptional time management, able to juggle competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
A strong understanding of harm minimisation principles and proven ability to build productive relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
Why work at St Vincent’s?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 26 November 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Review the following documents:Job Demand and Health Declaration
How to Address the Selection Criteria
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au
View Reconciliation Action Plan