Principal Policy Officer Performance Support, Whole of Health Program
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- Policy Advisory
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- REQ566215 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this nine (9) month internal opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a NSW Health employee.
This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.
- Employment type: Full Time Secondment up to 31 January 2026
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
About this role
- 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.
- Join a passionate team and explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
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
For more information, 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 ministerials.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals 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
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and suitability to the role.
Closing Date: Sunday 13 April 2025
Additional information
- This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample only to determine your suitability.
- You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
Working at The Ministry of Health
The 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.
Benefits
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
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
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.
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 13 April 2025
