x2 Policy Officer

x1 Policy Officer, National Policy Reform and x1 Policy Officer, National Health Secretariat
Join our Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch at the Ministry of Health with two exciting full-time temporary employment opportunities to help shape the future of health policy in New South Wales and contribute to national health reform and decision making.

About us

• 35-hour working week, in a hybrid working environment.
• Do you enjoy fast-paced government relations work?  
• Are you a skilled negotiator and communicator? 
• Do you have a keen eye for policy issues?
• Are you able to analyse complex problems and provide insight and advice that will ‘cut through’?
• We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
• 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.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

Role 1 – Policy Officer, National Policy Reform (Role until 31 December 2025)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the National Policy Reform team which sits within the Policy and Funding Reform, and Intergovernmental Relations Unit. The unit is responsible for stewarding reform efforts with the Commonwealth and other States and Territories, developing innovative policy and system reforms, and securing funding for NSW.

The role will work in a small, fast-paced and collaborative team environment to prepare and coordinate complex advice

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574 - $125,720 p.a. 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
As the Policy Officer in the National Policy Reform team, you will provide advice on key health reform items including the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA), pharmaceutical reform, Federal Funding Agreements for national health initiatives, and digital health.

Role 2 - Policy Officer, National Health Secretariat (Role until 31 December 2025)
We have an exciting temporary opportunity for a Policy Officer to join the National Health Secretariat (NHS) team. This role provides pivotal support to the Chairs and members of the Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) and Health Chief Executive Forum (HCEF) to successfully progress national health priorities and reform.

The role will work in a small, fast-paced and collaborative team environment to prepare and coordinate complex advice. This opportunity provides rare insight into cross-jurisdictional executive level decision-making to drive national health outcomes. It will require some domestic travel to support in-person HMM and HCEF meetings. 

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574 - $125,720 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
The position is responsible for supporting the National Health Secretariat (NHS), which provides secretariat support for the Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) and Health Chief Executives Forum (HCEF). The NHS is currently hosted by NSW Health within its Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch.

In this role you will work with the Manager, NHS to:  

• Coordinate high-level meetings and forums that influence national health policy.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across jurisdictions.
• Deliver strategic advice, manage intergovernmental budgets, and ensure high-quality governance is maintained. 
• Support the Chairs of HMM and HCEF in progressing national health initiatives.

About you
We are looking for promising policy professionals to join the team. The successful candidate will have:

• the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• a growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• the ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

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 response to the following 2 questions (1-2 pages):

1. Describe a time where you have had to summarise complex information for senior stakeholders. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
2. How do you manage competing priorities within short timeframes?

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 grbrecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ598138

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm Thursday 28 August 2025