Policy Officer, Enterprise

Policy Officer, Enterprise, Office for Health and Medical Research
Join our Enterprise team in the Office for Health and Medical Research at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

• Employment type: Full time, ongoing
• 35 hours working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs. 

The Ministry of Health is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and improving the health outcomes of the people in New South Wales. We value collaboration, innovation and excellence, as we strive to create an environment where employees can thrive and make a real difference. We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role
We are looking for a high performing Policy Officer to join the Enterprise Team, Office for Health and Medical Research.

The Enterprise Team manages programs and policies that support the NSW health and medical technology sector to develop and commercialise research to create healthier communities and deliver better patient care.

The Policy Officer is responsible for program management for the NSW Medical Devices Fund (a medical technology commercialisation grant program) and the NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program (a medical technology commercialisation education program). This is a great opportunity to use and further develop your experience in project management and grant governance, and to build and manage collaborative stakeholder relationships with the health and medical research sector.

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $110,266 - $122,058 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing 
In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and implement a range of health research policy and program initiatives day-to-day, including the NSW Medical Devices Fund and NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery, through communication, negotiation, and issue management
• Provide secretariat support for key governance groups, including the NSW Medical Devices Fund Expert Panel and Subgroup
• Coordinate working groups and consultations to facilitate information exchange and support the completion of project plans
• Prepare and maintain project-related documentation, ensuring all information is sourced and collated for reporting, monitoring, and evaluation purposes
• Plan for and deliver program procurement processes
• Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs to support informed decision-making and planning.

You may also have opportunities to support complementary projects across the team and Office for Health and Medical Research.

About you 
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in project and/or policy management
• Good communication skills with the ability to tailor communications on complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small dynamic team environment and manage your own workload
• Ability to quickly understand new tasks or subject matter and respond effectively to shifting workloads and time-critical priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage risks and issues
• Understanding or experience of how government works, including policy, program and contract management, and grant processes
• Knowledge of the health and medical research and translation system is an advantage but not essential.

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 two target questions below.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Provide an example of when you consulted with others to resolve a challenging problem. Describe the problem, the actions you took, the factors that contributed to the outcome, and what you learned.
2. Please give an example of a recent project you have helped to implement. What was the project and what key elements did you have to consider in keeping the project on schedule? How did you manage this while also managing a changing workload of other tasks?

For role related queries or questions contact Olivia Simes on olivia.simes@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ553806. 

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 03 April 2025