Senior Policy and Project Officer, Research and Innovation Navigator
Senior Policy & Project Officer, System Navigation
Join our International Engagement and Partnerships Team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment 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.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Build your career in health and medical research and strategic partnerships
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.
Spearhead implementation of the NSW Health Research and Innovation Navigator — a vital program aimed at connecting researchers, industry, and healthcare providers. In this role, you'll lead efforts to strengthen national and international collaboration and partnerships, unlock new opportunities, and accelerate research impact across the state.
Join us and play a key role in growing and enriching NSW's capability in health and medical research, improving outcomes for patients and communities.
This role is located within the Office for Health and Medical Research of the Clinical Innovation and Research Division in NSW Health and involves collaboration with other government agencies, non-government organisations and industry bodies
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 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
Drive the NSW Health Research and Innovation Navigator service, by:
- Providing a first point of contact and strategic management for stakeholders wanting to connect with the NSW health and medical research sector.
- Fostering and maintaining strong relationships and networks that support you to manage a coordinated and collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement and partnerships that focus on medical research and medical technology.
- Staying abreast of health and medical research capabilities and priorities in NSW and across the world.
- Managing the project cycle, including developing project plans, identifying and coordinating resources, managing budgets, and meeting reporting requirements to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.
- Ensuring good record keeping enabling corporate knowledge retention, reporting, and evaluation.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent professional experience.
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the NSW Health system and the health and medical research sector.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, providing exceptional customer service.
- A commitment to effective use of records, information and knowledge management functions and systems.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
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 (up to 1 page) 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 page)
- Provide an example of a time that you used your knowledge of the health and medical research sector to connect two or more stakeholders because you understood how they could support one another’s priorities. How did you decide which stakeholders to connect and what was the outcome? How did you record your interactions with these stakeholders and the outcome?
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Havill on michelle.havill@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ788105.
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 Sunday 27 April 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 27 April 2025
