Senior Policy Officer Safeguards

Role Title: Senior Policy Officer , Safeguards
Employment type: Full time, Temporary (up to 11 months)
Remuneration: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10, Salary from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a plus Super and annual leave loading 
Hours per week: 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment  

Join a team dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families, facing mental health issues, and play a role in enhancing a health system to better meet their needs.

About Us
We are looking for a high performing Senior Policy Officer to join the Perinatal Child and Youth Mental Health team, Mental Health Branch, NSW Ministry of Health.

The Mental Health Branch is responsible for developing, managing and coordinating NSW Ministry of Health policy, strategy and program funding relating to mental health. The work of the Mental Health Branch is delivered in partnership with local health districts and specialty health networks, community managed organisations, research institutions and other partners.

About this role 
You will be managing the ongoing establishment and evaluation of the NSW Statewide Safeguards program, a community-based service for children and adolescents (0-17 years) experiencing acute mental distress, and their support network. Safeguards Teams have a comprehensive assessment and care navigation focus, and provide targeted crisis intervention, if needed.

You will also be involved in the management and development of mental health policies and programs specifically focusing on perinatal, child, and youth mental health. This will involve engaging directly with local health districts, specialty health networks, and other stakeholders to ensure innovative program design and implementation.

Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Government staff wishing to apply for this 11-month 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. 

For more information, read the full Role Description.

About you 

• You are very organised with a proven ability to be pro-active, have a strong attention to detail and deliver high-quality work.
• You are a collaborative team member who is willing and able to get involved in new projects and support the team to deliver its objectives.
• You are a great communicator, adept at providing clear, accurate and timely advice tailored to different audiences.
• You can build strong relationships and engage stakeholders, including consumers and young people, to drive work towards shared outcomes. 

How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting:

• an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and
• cover letter (up to 2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills against the essential criteria.

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample only to determine your suitability.
2. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Working at The Ministry of Health
The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

Benefits
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.

For role related queries or questions contact Teena Balgi on teena.balgi@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ542468.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.