Policy Officer

Key skills required

1. Tertiary qualifications in public health or other relevant discipline.
2. Understanding of the Australian health care system, including the role of government in the management of communicable diseases and environmental health risks.
3. Understanding of policy development and project management, and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
5. Understanding and commitment to the CORE values of NSW Health (Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment).

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Aditya Vyas on Aditya.Vyas@health.nsw.gov.au.

Who is eligible to express their interest?  
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be one of the following.  You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia: 

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

Our Commitment to Diversity  
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For more information, visit our Aboriginal Workforce Page or contact our Access and Inclusion Team.

Aboriginal Workforce contact email: HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au

Access and Inclusion Team contact email: HSNSW-DisabilityEmployment@health.nsw.gov.au

COVID 19 Vaccination requirement 

Under the Public Health (COVID 19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021, Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination will now be required for all NSW Health staff and individuals engaged through third party providers to work with NSW Health with first vaccination required by 30 September 2021 and second vaccination by 30 November 2021 in order to continue to work for NSW Health.

If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccination, you need to book now:

• NSW Health vaccination clinics and participating general practices and pharmacies across the state are open for COVID-19 vaccination bookings.
• You can also book by visiting the Australian Government eligibility checker.

If you have already received your COVID-19 vaccinations (both doses):

• You are required by the Public Health Order to provide evidence of your vaccination status prior to commencing employment with NSW Health.

If you have a Medical Reason you cannot be vaccinated:

• A COVID-19 Vaccine Medical Contraindication form must be completed by a GP or Medical Practitioner. 
• An exemption to the Public Health Order requirements will only be considered if you are unable, due to a medical contraindication, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. You will only be granted an exemption if you have medical contraindications to the available COVID-19 vaccines. 

To learn more about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: 13 September 2021 (11:59PM)