Senior Policy Officer
Senior Policy Officer Expression of Interest
- Employment type: Full Time, Secondment (up to 10 months)
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
- Participate in purposeful work
- Join a passionate team, committed to improving health outcomes for priority population
Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this internal opportunity. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a permanent/ongoing employee or a temporary employee with at least 12 months consecutive service.
About this role
The Health and Social Policy Branch, Ministry of Health has a temporary senior policy officer opportunity in the Priority Populations Team up to 31 November 2025.
This role will manage a range of projects and provide policy advice to support the implementation of the NSW LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy 2022-2027.
Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $125,693- $138,510 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading
What you'll be doing
- Support the development the LGBTIQ+ Workforce Education and Training Strategy, and the Conversion Practices Ban education module for NSW Health Staff
- Work with NSW Health and community stakeholders to improve the collection of LGBTIQ+ data
- Support the development of the LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy monitoring and evaluation framework
- Provide secretariat support for the LGBTIQ+ Health Strategy Implementation Committee
- Manage grants and maintain relationships with NGO stakeholders
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with experience or knowledge of the health and social needs of LGBTIQ+ communities and working with LGBTIQ+ non-government organisations.
Essential requirements
- Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking all stages of the policy cycle (development, implementation and review)
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and provide
- a cover letter addressing your interest in this opportunity and how your skills and experience align with this role (2 pages maximum)
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 6 February 2025
Additional information
- You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
Working at The Ministry of Health
The Health and Social Policy Branch is part of the Health System Strategy and Patient Experience Division in the NSW Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
Applications Close: Closing Date: 11:59pm, Thursday 6 February 2025
