Senior Policy and Project Officer, Oral Health Services and Strategic Planning
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- Policy Analyst
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- REQ586479 Requisition #
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- 15 hours ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 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: REQ586479
Closing Date: Wednesday 16 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 the Oral Health Services and Strategic Planning team at Ministry of Health for an exciting 11 month 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 Centre for Oral Health Strategy leads the strategic development and coordination of oral health policy and programs for NSW. The Centre monitors the implementation of population health-based oral health prevention initiatives and public oral health service delivery in NSW.
You’ll be responsible for driving, implementing and managing projects and policies to improve the experience of people accessing public dental services.
Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127,150 - $144,444 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
You will have the opportunity to drive and manage projects towards significant outcomes and make a real difference by supporting and advocating for priority populations.
Projects for this role may include but are not limited to:
- Manage the expansion of the NSW Mobile Dental Outreach Program including the Primary School Mobile Dental Program and the delivery of 5 new mobile dental vans into regional and rural areas
- Manage the Patient Reported Outcomes Measures project
- Manage the implementation of the changes to Child Dental Benefits Schedule
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Experience in developing and successfully delivering projects and policies.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Taking the initiative and are results driven.
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 respond to the target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Outline a project that you have managed from design to evaluation to reach predicted outcomes against strategic and business plans.
- Detail a project or policy where you consulted with different stakeholders, including government and non-government.
For role related queries or questions contact Kara Clarke on Kara.Clarke@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ586479.
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: Wednesday 16 July 2025 (11:59PM)
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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: Wednesday 16 July 2025 (11:59PM)
