Senior Policy and Project Officer

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $122,850.00 - $139,559.00, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ532827

Closing Date: 2 December 2024 (11:59PM)

Join our Centre for Oral Health Strategy at Ministry of Health for an exciting permanent opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.  

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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.

The Senior Project and Policy Officer for Priority Populations is responsible for driving, implementing and managing projects and policies to improve the experience of priority populations in accessing public dental services.

Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $122,850.00 - $139,559.00 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 38-hour work week.

What you will do

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:

• Develop linkages and a pathway model between Alcohol and Other Drugs and Oral Health Services.
• Explore strategic oral health opportunities to improve the way we are currently working, including future health opportunities for priority populations.
• Improve dental access for Refugee and Asylum Seekers.
• Priority population integration across services.

About you

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• A passion for projects and policies that improve experiences for priority populations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Results driven and able to take initiative.

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

Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the selection criteria below.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health service management or equivalent industry experience in dentistry or public health, including a demonstrated understanding of public sector oral health service issues, policies and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to make judgements and to work within a team approach to approve changes in standards, practices, policies and procedures in public sector oral health.
• Experience in project management from design to evaluation to reach predicted outcomes against strategic and business plans.
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working and consulting with government and nongovernment agencies, Aboriginal communities and a wide range of stakeholders to address sensitive and/or contentious issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of the processes for, and experience in policy development and analysis, and project management, including financial and risk management.
• High-level analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
• High-level interpersonal, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for self-directed work and ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 

For role related queries or questions contact Sheree Vickery on sheree.vickery@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ532827.

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: 2 December 2024 (11:59pm)