Principal Project and Policy Officer

1. Highly-developed project management skills and the demonstrated ability to plan and implement complex projects on time, in a high-volume, changing environment, with multiple stakeholder perspectives.
2. Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a demanding professional environment.
3. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) including a demonstrated ability to succinctly present complex concepts to diverse audiences to support strategic decision making.
4. High-level interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience developing collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders to achieve project goals.
5. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills including the demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex information from a variety of sources to make informed recommendations.
6. The ability to identify, manage and mitigate emerging risks in a policy environment.
7. Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience providing high-level strategic advice to executives to support informed decision making and implementation of complex projects.

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For role related queries or questions contact George Leipnik, Director, Strategy and System Priorities Unit, Strategic Reform and Planning Branch via email george.leipnik@health.nsw.gov.au or on (02) 9461 7278.

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 

Notes:

• Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ186632.
• 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, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that 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

Applications Close: 26 September 2020 (11:59PM)