Assistant Project Officer

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1.    Click here for the Role Description
2.    Find out more about applying for this position
3.    All applicants must attach a response to the two targeted questions (1-2 pages) and your CV (no more than 5 pages)
4.    A Recruitment Pool may be created for future vacancies at the same/equivalent salary level
5.    Please note that you cannot apply for this role using iworkfornsw, please click here to access the advert through the Health Career Portal. 
6.    This is an identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate Aboriginal descent through parentage, identification as being an Aboriginal person and being accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification for this role and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977, NSW where only Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander people are invited to apply for this role. Refer Stepping Up for more information: http://apply.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/applying-for-a-job/Aboriginality/.

For role related queries or other questions please contact Wendy Bryan-Clothier, Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Workforce Unit, MoH on (02) 9424 5747 or email at wendy.bryanclothier@health.nsw.gov.au 

If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Hana Maalla on Hana.Maalla@health.nsw.gov.au 

Targeted Questions (1-2 pages) 
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

1)    Provide example/s that show your ability to clearly communicate and work collaboratively with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal stakeholders from across government and non-government organisations
2)    Provide example/s of your experience in strategic planning and project management skills that highlight your problem solving skills that deliver results 

Please refer to the below link for the Aboriginal workforce strategic framework for further information: NSW Health Good Health Great Jobs: Aboriginal Workforce Strategic Framework 2016 - 2020 

The Ministry of Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be one of the following: 
• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or 
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia

To learn more about working at the Ministry of Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: Monday 25th January, 11:59pm.