Principal Advisor - Midwifery
Role Title: Principal Advisor Midwifery
Join the Nursing and Midwifery Office team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- 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.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this 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 Principal Advisor provides expert advice to the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, the Ministry of Health and Government and leads, co-ordinates and develops policy on issues relating to midwifery professional practice. Engagement with a broad range of stakeholders is an important aspect of the role
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $145,378 - $168,130 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
Day to day work involves writing briefs and responses, sometimes with very tight timelines, researching and providing advice, meeting with a range of stakeholders and progressing a number of statewide programs and projects.
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About you
The Nursing and Midwifery Office team has a unique role in engaging with the NSW Health system. The right person will enjoy working collaboratively as part of a small team, showing flexibility and initiative to achieve outcomes for the State.
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
- The ability to lead, develop and deliver statewide projects to support the midwifery workforce
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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages):
- Stakeholder engagement is a key part of the role. Describe a situation where you have engaged and managed stakeholders with competing priorities. How did you balance managing expectations with delivering the expected outcome?
- Give an example of a project you managed, including planning, implementation, reporting, challenges, solutions and outcome of the project
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
For role related queries or questions contact Anne Robertson on Anne.Robertson@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ549379.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on lily.flynn@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 2 March 2025
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, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- 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
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey - apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 2 March 2025
