Senior Policy Officer

x2 Senior Policy Officer
The Program Delivery Office within Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch is seeking expressions of interest for x2 Senior Policy Officers (Full Time, Temporary up to 31 December 2025).

We are seeking two highly motivated Senior Policy Officers to join the Program Delivery Office to work across a dynamic portfolio as outlined below.

Role 1: Child Sexual Abuse Royal Commission Implementation
In this role you will be implementing a significant reform agenda as part of the NSW Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

Duties include:

• Coordinating and undertaking programs, projects and activities, research and provide advice in relation to intergovernmental issues for NSW Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies.
• Designing and delivering priority policy projects and programs to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and neglect with a particular focus on services for victims and survivors of sexual abuse and children with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours.

Role 2: NPA Program Management and Sexual Violence Responses
In this role you will be implementing reform programs funded the National Partnership Agreement on Family Domestic and Sexual Violence. 

Duties include:

• Coordinating and undertaking programs, projects and activities, research and provide advice in relation to intergovernmental issues for NSW Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies.
• Designing and delivering priority policy projects and programs to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and neglect with a particular focus on services for victims and survivors of sexual violence.

For more information, please view the role description here.

Crown Clerk Grade 9/10, $129,464 - $142,665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.


How to Apply
Please provide your resume and a brief response (250 words maximum) outlining why you are interested in the opportunity and the relevant knowledge, skills and experience you will bring to the role.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Wednesday 23 July 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.

Please note the following before application:

1. Please ensure you have spoken to your manager prior to application to ensure your release will be supported
2. Only shortlisted/suitable applicants will be contacted if proceeding to interview stage
3. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability
4. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest

For role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Connelly on Jacqueline.Connelly@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ586667.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm Wednesday 23 July 2025