Transition and Youth Health Project Officer

About the role

Join the dedicated Youth Health Services team within Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD). You will work alongside clinicians, leaders, consumers and community partners to improve health outcomes for young people transitioning from paediatric to adult services across a fast‑growing, diverse region. The position is based at a Youth Health Services location within the LHD (negotiable).

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the WSLHD Transition Care Strategy and provide strategic, project and operational support to Youth Health Services.
• Develop, implement and evaluate transition‑care strategies that improve healthcare experiences and outcomes for young people.
• Coordinate projects, initiatives and stakeholder‑engagement activities that support integrated, connected care across paediatric and adult services.
• Analyse data, gather consumer and clinician insights, and translate findings into service improvements and innovative solutions.
• Facilitate and administer the Western Sydney Youth Council, ensuring meaningful consumer co‑design across WSLHD.
• Build strong partnerships, prepare reports and briefs, and support committees, education opportunities and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

• Valid NSW driver’s licence and willingness to use it for work purposes.
• Bachelor‑level qualification in a relevant health discipline.
• At least three (3) years post‑graduation experience.
• Proven track record in project management, including change management, implementation methodology, reporting, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge and understanding of transition of care for young people with chronic conditions in WSLHD and SCHN.
• Ability to collaborate and work in partnership with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong time‑management skills.
• High‑level written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, report writing and research.
• Experience using healthcare database systems and data platforms.
• Understanding of youth health issues and vulnerable youth populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor‑level qualification in a relevant health discipline (e.g., public health, nursing, allied health).

Skills

• Project management and change‑management expertise.
• Data analysis and insight generation.
• Stakeholder engagement and partnership development.
• Facilitation of consumer co‑design processes.
• Report writing, research and high‑level communication.
• Proficiency with healthcare database systems and data platforms.

Pay

$118,821 – $140,201 per annum

Schedule

Permanent full‑time, 38 hours per week