Project/Policy Officer - Connected Care and Partnerships

Selection Criteria 

1. Demonstrated experience in project management, high level data analysis skills and experience with development of reports.
2. Well-developed analytical skills including the ability to analyse and interpret complex information from numerous sources, prepare and present analysis and reports, deal with challenges creatively and achieve business focused solutions.
3. Excellent communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills with the ability to produce high quality written documentation and presentations in a timely manner.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products with ability and willingness to learn other software systems as required.
5. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health service operations and health priority areas and related health policy at state and national levels.
6. Excellent organisational skills with demonstrated experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with proven capacity to prioritise competing demands, achieve business goals within tight deadlines, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
7. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as communications, health management, nursing, allied health, and/or equivalent experience.

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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Sharpe on Joanne.Sharpe@health.nsw.gov.au.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 
At the NSW Health 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.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply please visit The Stepping Up Initiative. 

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy 
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

Additional information

• This is a temporary role up to 18 March 2025. 
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
• If you are Current NSW Health, NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Government staff and are looking for opportunity of Secondment, you must have your manager’s approval prior to expressing interest.

For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.   

Applications Close: 4 April 2024 (11:59PM)