Senior Project and Policy Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 4 September 2026)
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127,150 - $144,444, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ590442
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 (11:59PM)
Join the Strategy and System Priorities Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Build your career in strategy and policy development
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the 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.
This role is in the Strategic Reform and Planning Branch which leads and supports health system reform, including NSW Health’s 10-year Future Health Strategy. We are a fast-paced, collaborative Branch, which will see you working with high level internal and external stakeholders. We support strategic reforms by ‘joining the dots’, improving alignment and coordination across key areas and programs, and developing the strategic narrative.
In this role you will be managing projects and developing policies that shape the future direction of the NSW health system.
Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127,150 - $144,444, plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
The Senior Policy and Project Officer coordinates and contributes to the development and implementation of a range of projects and policy initiatives that supports the achievement of NSW Health's strategic system priorities.
The role performs project support, project management and policy development activities and provides informed advice to the Director to enable the Strategic Reform and Planning Branch to oversee and deliver reforms that support the future vision for the health system.
You will be preparing insightful briefs and reports that help to ‘join the dots’ across complex policy areas and programs; facilitate collaboration between multiple stakeholders to develop and implement projects; and apply your problem solving skills to identify opportunities, improve alignment and recommend solutions.
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Excellent written communication skills to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences
- Flexible and pro-active thinking to plan and manage projects
- Excellent skills in developing collaborative relationships to agree on solutions in a complex environment with manage competing stakeholder perspectives.
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) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
For role related queries or questions contact George Leipnik, Director, Strategy and System Priorities Unit on george.leipnik@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ590442.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 (11:59PM)
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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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Wednesday 30 July 2025 (11:59PM)
