Principal Policy Officer Performance Support, Whole of Health Program
Join our Whole of Health Program Team at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity (up to 31 January 2026) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
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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.
Join our Whole of Health Program at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary full time employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
The Principal Policy Officer, Performance Support will be focusing on health system performance, implementing patient flow improvement strategies and supporting statewide initiatives to improve service delivery. You will lead and manage the planning and delivery of critical and highly complex projects and patient flow performance support reviews across NSW. We offer a fast paced, dynamic and supported environment with a strong team culture and an opportunity to partner with hospitals across NSW.
Crown Clerk 11/12, 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
- Coordinating multiple high profile statewide projects while balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with a high attention to detail and high-quality deliverables.
- Understand key measures and data sets related to access and patient flow with skills in analysing data rapidly and developing reports.
- Strong skills with designing performance support improvement programs and adapting to different contexts.
- Understand of different project methodologies with the ability to apply this to projects across organisations. The ability to develop an approach for rapid diagnostics to understand patient flow challenges, identify root causes and develop solutions.
- Ability to rapidly respond to executive correspondence and ministerial.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Formal qualifications or proven experience with project management and project methodologies and the ability to apply these across complex projects statewide.
- Intermediate knowledge of data and analytics and experience in developing and presenting diagnostic reports to senior executives.
- Experience with leading and developing complex projects to deliver organisation change, preferably at a hospital, district and state level.
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 3 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
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 Roslynne Watson on Roslynne.watson@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ566215.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Frankie De Luca on Frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Sunday 29 June 2025 (11:59 pm)
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 a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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: Sunday 29 June 2025 (11:59 pm)
