Principal Policy Officer (Privacy)
Role Title: Principal Policy Officer (Privacy)
Mandatory
- Employment type: Temporary, full-time until October 2026
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport
- High-profile opportunity to develop privacy management capacity and capability across the NSW Health system
- Lead NSW Health’s response to existing and emerging privacy-related risks and issues
- Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW
About this role
This is a lead role within the Regulation and Compliance Unit, with primary responsibility for providing privacy leadership within the Ministry of Health and, more broadly, across the NSW Health system.
Key to your success, you’ll be able to build and maintain collaborative relationships with key staff in public health organisations and in other relevant NSW government agencies to build capability and capacity in privacy governance, management, and privacy awareness, and respond to existing and emerging State-wide privacy matters.
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
In this role, you’ll lead and manage a team within the broader Regulation and Compliance Unit, and work closely with the Director to support compliance with key privacy-related legislation, including the Personal and Privacy Information Protection Act 1998 and for the Health Records and Information Privacy Act 2002, within the NSW Ministry of Health and more broadly across the NSW Health system.
The role is also responsible for ensuring the Ministry of Health and Health Secretary meets the obligations set out in the Mandatory Notification Of Data Breach Scheme, and leads the assessment and management of data breaches that includes personal or health information held or owned by the Ministry.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who have demonstrated:
- Knowledge and understanding of privacy regulation and information governance principles and their application in the health sector.
- Experience in the delivery of projects with a focus on teamwork and customer service.
- Analytical skills and the ability to manage and review information.
How to apply
All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting:
- An up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages);
- A cover letter (max. 2 pages) AND
- A response to the two target questions below (max 2 pages total)
Please note you must answer the target questions to be considered for interview. Please note that the preferred format for applications is PDF.
Target Questions (Max. length 2 pages)
- What do you see as the most important elements of managing and developing people? Drawing on your experience, describe how you’ve taken a team from ‘good’ to ‘great’.
- What do you see as the major privacy management challenges for the NSW Health system over the next 10 years? How would you prioritise and respond to those challenges?
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
Closing Date:
11:59pm, Sunday, 13 July 2025.
Working at The Ministry of Health
The position is located at 1 Reserve Road, 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, please contact Murray Stone on 0447 123 242, or via email (murray.stone@health.nsw.gov.au) and quote REQ585956.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on Anu.Kundu@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.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
Applications Close
11:59pm, Sunday 13 July 2025.
