Assistant Program Officer (Targeted)

Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks or competing priorities. How did you organise these and what was the outcome?

In this role you may be required to deal with diverse and sometimes challenging stakeholders. Describe a situation and the outcome where you had to use your communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a challenging interaction with a customer, client or stakeholder.

This is a targeted talent pool recruitment under Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment (General) Rules 2014. This rule allows NSW Government agencies to use targeted recruitment processes to help improve workforce representation and create more equitable employment opportunities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

At HPCA we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For role-related enquiries, please contact the People & Culture team at HPCA-humanresources@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ682162.

We understand that choosing a workplace is about more than the role itself. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants who would like to learn more about HPCA's culture, support networks and employee experience are encouraged to contact us for an informal and confidential discussion. The Stepping Up Initiative supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in pursuing career opportunities within NSW Health. For information about the recruitment process, or applying for roles, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative .

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Closing Date: 23:59pm on Sunday, 30 August 2026