Temporary Senior Policy Officer

Senior Policy Officer x2
Join our Community Care and Priority Populations unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

About us
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Here are some of the reasons why the Ministry of Health is a great place to work:

• Our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment underpin our organisation’s culture
• We celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging
• We offer opportunities for career progression, learning and development
• We make time for what counts - we support flexible work practices, including hybrid working
• You will have access to Fitness Passport – access to 500+ gyms across NSW 

For more information on Employee Benefits at the Ministry please click here.

About these roles
Two separate roles are available to work in the Community Care and Priority Populations unit:

• Role 1 will work on policy and reform around non-government organisations (December 2024 – 30 June 2027)
• Role 2 will work on policy around primary and community care (ongoing)

You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

Be part of a high-performing team providing strategic advice and delivering evaluation, program monitoring and data management and analytics that supports NSW Health to make decisions about policies and programs within the Health and Social Policy portfolio.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 p.a. (plus Super and annual leave loading), with a 35-hour work week.

Senior Policy Officer REQ528856 – Priority Populations team (non-government organisations)
This role has a particular focus on how NSW Health works in partnership with non-government organisations, grant and contract administration and reform for non-government organisations.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

Essential requirements: 

• Substantial experience in the provision of policy advice in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on the health and social policy portfolio
• Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking all stages of the policy cycle (development, implementation and review)
• Experience or knowledge of grant and/or contract management with non-government organisations.
   

Senior Policy Officer REQ529057 – Primary and Community Care
This role has a particular focus on how NSW Health community health policy, women’s health and partnership work with the primary care sector.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

Essential requirements:

• Substantial experience in the provision of policy advice in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on the health and social policy portfolio
• Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking all stages of the policy cycle (development, implementation and review).
   

Working at The Ministry of Health 
The Health and Social Policy Branch is part of the Health System Strategy and Patient Experience Division in the NSW Ministry of Health.

The Branch works in partnership with the health system, government agencies, academia and the non-government sector to develop equity-based policies and programs for the NSW health system, including where these connect with social care. The work of the Branch is strongly influenced by evidence-based and social determinants approaches and focusses on building connections and integrating care.

This 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.

How to apply
At the Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to build 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 indicating which role you are interested in applying for (1 page) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.

Target Question (1-2 pages)

1. Give an example of a time when you were required to undertake complex policy development, or similar to inform strategic advice or assist in solving a complex problem. What was your role? Why was it complex? What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them? What was the outcome?

For queries or questions about these roles contact gemma.rafferty@health.nsw.gov.au or on 9391 9810.

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 and quote REQ528856.

Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 1 December 2024