Senior Policy Officer

Selection Criteria 

1. Extensive experience in immunisation programs and/or extensive experience in a health or public policy field.
2. Extensive knowledge of contemporary issues in immunisation.
3. Highly developed written and oral communication skills including a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management, and other key stakeholders.
4. Highly developed conceptual and analytical skills, and the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately to achieve business focused solutions.
5. Demonstrated experience in planning and evaluation at strategic and service levels within a high-volume dynamic work environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote a culture and supporting practices that reflect the organisational values through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with stakeholders and colleagues.

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For role related queries or questions contact Sonya Ennis on Sonya.Ennis@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 of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) 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

• We are looking for two Permanent Full Time, and two Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2024.  The offer of assignment type (perm or temp) will be based on the ranking of the comparative assessment result as well as applicant’s preference.
• 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.
• This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months. 
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

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

Applications Close: 17 April 2023 (11:59PM)