Senior Policy Analyst - Environmental Health
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- Environmental Health
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- REQ584436 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to July 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584436
Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59PM)
This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit-based selection process for more than 3 months.
To submit application, you must sign in using your Stafflink ID.
Join our Environmental Health Regulation Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary full time employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
The Environmental Health Regulation Unit has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Policy Officer to join its team of capable policy analysts. If you wish to be involved in a dynamic and interesting area where you can make an impact by developing environmental health policy, regulation, and provide important advice to industry stakeholders, then this is the role for you. The role provides a unique opportunity to acquire new skills and gain experience in the areas of cooling water systems, skin penetration, final arrangements of the deceased, and anatomy facilities.
Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127, 150 - $144, 444 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing expert advice on environmental health policy and legislation
- Working with and influencing other government agencies to deliver evidence-based legislation and policy to address environmental health
- Managing several projects concurrently with varying timelines and workloads and achieving project deadlines and program milestones, to the required standards and targets, within budget/allocations and with limited staff support
- Reviewing and summarising evidence succinctly and with expertise.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Master of Public Health or other relevant qualifications in environmental health, public health, and science
- Extensive experience in public and environmental health issues as they relate to environmental health regulation policy development and management
- Demonstrated ability to critically appraise scientific evidence
- High-level interpersonal, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
For role related queries or questions contact Merryn Benham on Merryn.Benham@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ584436.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59PM)
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1) Click here for the Position Description
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of 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.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit based selection process for more than 3 months.
- For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Sunday 13 July 2025 (11:59PM)
