Senior Policy Officer
Senior Project Officer, Intergovernmental Relations
Join our Policy and Funding Reform, and Intergovernmental Relations Unit within the Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity to help shape the future of health policy in New South Wales.
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About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Policy Officer to join the Intergovernmental Relations Team which sits within the Policy and Funding Reform, and Intergovernmental Relations Unit within the Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch at the NSW Ministry of Health.
This is a pivotal role for a dynamic individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a progressive and fast-paced environment, often with complex or sensitive policy issues. Your role is critical in coordinating high-quality advice for senior executives in preparation to represent NSW Health in national forums.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
The Policy and Funding Reform, and Intergovernmental Liaison Unit within the Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch is responsible for stewarding reform efforts with the Commonwealth and other States and Territories, developing innovative policy and system reforms, and securing health funding for NSW.
This includes leading engagement with other jurisdictions, NSW central agencies and national funding bodies on complex intergovernmental issues and linking with relevant areas across NSW Health to support this work.
As the Senior Policy Officer in the Intergovernmental Relations Team, you will support the Health Minister and Health Executive to effectively position NSW on priority health issues at the Health Ministers’ Meetings (HMM) and the Health Chief Executive Forum (HCEF).
The role involves providing a comprehensive range of high-level coordination and quality assurance functions to support delivery of high-quality and timely briefings for stakeholders representing NSW at various intergovernmental forums including the Health Ministers’ Meeting, Health Chief Executives Forum and Healthdirect Shareholder Committee.
About you
We are looking for a promising policy professional to join the team.
The successful candidate will have:
- effective negotiation and communication skills
- strong project management skills
- the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- a growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- the ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.
- effective negotiation and communication skillsstrong project management skills
- ability to analyse complex problems and provide insight and advice that will ‘cut through’
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and response to the following 2 questions (1-2 pages):
- Describe a time where you have had to summarise complex information for senior stakeholders. What approach did you take, and what was the outcome?
- How do you manage competing priorities within short timeframes?
For role related queries or questions contact moh-grsvprecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ555310.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 25 March 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.
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.
- 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.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm Tuesday 25 March 2025
