Principal Policy Officer, International Engagement and Partnerships

Principal Policy Officer, International Engagement and Partnerships
Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary (11 August 2025 – 7 August 2026)
Role Classification: Crown Clerk 11/12
Remuneration:  $149,739 - $173,174 p.a. (plus superannuation and annual leave loading)
Hours per week: 35 
Location: St Leonards
Requestion ID: REQ594522
Closing Date: 11: 59pm, Tuesday 5 August 2025

About this role
An opportunity for an experienced manager to join the Office for Health and Medical Research team during an exciting and innovative time. This role is for you if you want to be part of team building mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with an international focus, that deliver better health and economic outcomes for NSW.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

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.

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

Benefits
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance. Here are some of the reasons why the Ministry of Health is a great place to work:

• Our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment underpin our organisation’s culture

•  We celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging

• We offer opportunities for career progression, learning and development

• We make time for what counts - we support flexible work practices, including hybrid working

• You will have access to Fitness Passport – access to 500+ gyms across NSW
  For more information on Employee Benefits at the Ministry please click here.
  
  What you'll be doing

• Support the Director in the development and implementation of strategic international engagement and partnership initiatives

• Lead and manage staff undertaking international engagement activities and projects for the Ministry of Health, including the NSW Health Research and Innovation Navigator

• Actively engage with key staff across government agencies, public health organisations and the private sector

• Provide timely and expert advice on current and emerging international health and research collaborations and partnerships

• Represent NSW Health in liaisons with government officials, business leaders, and key delegations.

• Identify NSW technologies with prospective partners and build and maintain collaborative relationships with key staff and stakeholder representatives

• Plan, manage and monitor projects assigned to the team

• Prepare high quality written reports, briefs, correspondence, and cabinet documents
   
   

  How to apply
  All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.
  
  Additional information

1. This is a NSW Health 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.

2. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest

3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

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.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@invalidemail.com