Senior Policy Officer
Senior Policy Officer, Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
Join a team dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families, facing mental health issues, and play a role in enhancing a health system to better meet their needs.
Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Government staff wishing to apply for this 11-month opportunity. To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a permanent/ongoing employee or a temporary employee with at least 12 months consecutive service.
- Employment type: FT, Temporary (up to 11 months)
- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
- Participate in purposeful work addressing policy issues, evaluating new approaches and supporting change management initiatives.
- Join a passionate team, committed to supporting children, young people and their families facing mental health issues.
About Us
We are looking for a high performing Senior Policy Officer to join the Perinatal Child and Youth Mental Health Team, Mental Health Branch, NSW Ministry of Health.
The Mental Health Branch is responsible for developing, managing and coordinating NSW Ministry of Health policy, strategy and program funding relating to mental health. The Branch also supports the maintenance of the mental health legislative framework.
The work of the Mental Health Branch is delivered mainly through mental health programs in partnership with local health districts and specialty health networks, community managed organisations, research institutions and other partner departments.
About this role
The role involves managing and developing mental health policies and programs for the NSW Health Service, Ministry of Health, and related government agencies, specifically focusing on perinatal, child and youth mental health. It includes overseeing projects, engaging directly with Local Health Districts, Specialty Health Networks and other stakeholders to ensure innovative program design and implementation.
The role provides expert advice to senior executives and staff to ensure consistent policy application, prepares high-quality reports and briefs, and facilitates communication with key stakeholders including consumers and young people. Additionally, the role leads research efforts to address policy issues, evaluate new approaches, and support change management initiatives.
Crown Clerk Grade 9/10, salary from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
This exciting opportunity will manage the development, implementation and evaluation of best practice policies, programs, and activities for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies. This aims to support NSW Health to achieve their objectives in optimising mental health care and treatment for priority populations including infant, children adolescents and youth aged 0–25 years, their families and kinship groups.
The role will also coordinate Statewide advisory committees and groups to secure their engagement and ensure effective interface on policy and program development, planning and implementation.
Are you our ideal candidate?
- You are very organised with a proven ability to be pro-active, have a strong attention to detail and deliver high-quality work.
- You are a collaborative team member who is willing and able to get involved in new projects and support the team to deliver its objectives.
- You are a great communicator, adept at providing clear, accurate and timely advice tailored to different audiences.
- You can build strong relationships and engage stakeholders including consumers and young people, to drive work towards shared outcomes.
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) AND explain your interest, suitability and motivation in applying for this role.
Closing Date: 11:59pm Tuesday 11 February 2025
Additional information
- This is a NSW Government 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 to determine your suitability.
- 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 Andrea Ching on Andrea.Ching@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ547740.
If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@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.
Additional information
- 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 Tuesday 11 February 2025
