Senior Project Officer - Early Childhood and School Team
Join the Prevention Programs Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing (permanent) opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
- We are committed to supporting people in NSW to be healthy and well, to prevent ill health and tackle health inequalities
- 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.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
The Centre for Population Health (CPH) aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity. The strategies used to address these issues include state-wide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.
This role is based in the Early Childhood and Schools team which provides state-wide leadership in healthy eating and active living initiatives in schools and early childhood settings to foster healthy habits for life. This includes partnering with key stakeholders such as the Department of Education, Independent and Catholic school sectors, early childhood sector stakeholders and local health districts to support the design, delivery, evaluation, monitoring and dissemination of programs into primary schools, secondary schools, and early childhood settings.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 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
- Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with colleagues in the school and early childhood sectors and NSW Health
- Designing, commissioning and delivering key childhood obesity prevention programs based on the best available local, national and international evidence
- Analysing evidence, data and stakeholder views to provide strategic advice to senior decision makers
- Proactively identifying and effectively managing stakeholder and implementation risks
- Scoping, planning and managing the delivery of the agreed program of work within required timeframe and budget
About you
We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who has:
- Experience designing, implementing, evaluating, disseminating and continuously improving population-level initiatives to deliver health outcomes, using theory, evidence, innovative technologies, critical thinking and partnerships.
- A track record of building strong decision-making partnerships, including collaborating with others to overcome barriers and negotiate effective joint solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and translate complex and technical information accurately and effectively with diverse stakeholders, to achieve outcomes.
- Strong organisational skills and capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and to deliver high quality products within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development
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.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Please provide an example of where you led a program of work with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders. What strategies and processes did you use to ensure the work was delivered on time and to the quality required? How did you identify and manage risk? What was the outcome?
- How do you go about preparing advice to senior decision makers? What types of information do you consider? How do you ensure the advice is correct and stakeholder views are fairly represented? Please provide an example.
For role related queries or questions contact Tessa Delaney on tessa.delaney@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ574525.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Wednesday 11 June 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.
- This is an ongoing role.
- 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, Wednesday 11 June 2025
