Senior Policy Officer, Enterprise

Senior Policy Officer, Enterprise, Office for Health and Medical Research
Join our Enterprise team in the Office for Health and Medical Research at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. 

• Employment type: Full time, temporary (22 September 2025 to 6 October 2026, maternity leave cover position)
• 35 hours working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

The Ministry of Health is dedicated to delivering high-quality services and improving the health outcomes of the people in New South Wales. We value collaboration, innovation and excellence, as we strive to create an environment where employees can thrive and make a real difference. We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career. 

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role
We are looking for a high performing Senior Policy Officer to join the Enterprise Team, Office for Health and Medical Research.

The Enterprise Team manages programs and policies that support the NSW health and medical technology sector to develop and commercialise research to create healthier communities and deliver better patient care.

The Senior Policy Officer is responsible for program management for the Office for Health and Medical Research’s Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Central Support Service. This includes a range of projects and policy development supporting clinicians, researchers, managers and executives in NSW Public Health Organisations with health research intellectual property and commercialisation. The Senior Policy Officer also manages projects focused on connection NSW Health research innovations with private sector investment opportunities.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 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 
In this role, you will:

• Plan, prepare, maintain and review program and project management documentation across the program
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery, through communication, negotiation, and issue management
• Undertake research and analysis, identifying trends and preparing project briefs to support informed decision-making and planning
• Mentor and guide others in the team with a focus on continuous improvement and regular constructive feedback
• Develop and implement revisions to NSW Health’s policy on intellectual property arising from health research, including stakeholder consultation and communication
• Manage an Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Supplier Panel, including planning and delivering procurement processes and triaging, assessing and managing requests for support
• Manage the escalation and resolution of complex queries and issues within the Office and with relevant subject matter experts
• Develop and implement a centralised governance committee for intellectual property assessment and advice
• Communicate key information about the Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Central Support Service and related issues in stakeholder presentations and information sessions
• Manage a contract with an external stakeholder focused on connection NSW Health research innovations with private sector investment opportunities, including compliance and considerations for future funding.

You may also have opportunities to support complementary projects across the team and Office for Health and Medical Research.

About you 
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Substantial proven experience in project and/or policy development and management
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor communications on complex issues to a variety of audiences
• Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including consultation and management of complex relationships throughout projects
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, handling highly sensitive and confidential information
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small dynamic team environment and manage your own workload
• Ability to quickly understand new tasks or subject matter and respond effectively to shifting workloads and time-critical priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and manage risks and issues
• Experience with government procurement and contract management processes
• Knowledge of the health and medical research and translation system, and intellectual property issues, is an advantage but not essential.

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 cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

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


Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Provide an example of when you led the development of a complex policy initiative. What was your approach, and how did you ensure the policy addressed key stakeholder concerns and government priorities?
2. Describe a time where you've managed a high-risk or time-critical strategic project. What planning and project management approaches did you use to ensure delivery on time and within scope? What governance or risk mitigation strategies did you implement to ensure a successful outcome?

For role related queries or questions contact Olivia Simes on olivia.simes@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ584277. 

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday 20 July 2025