Senior Policy Officer

Senior Policy Officer, Healthy Families and Communities Branch

• Full Time, Temporary (up to 11 months)
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
• Crown Clerk Grade 11/12
• Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards 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.

About this role
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

The Healthy Families and Communities Branch is committed to improve the health and wellbeing of people - now, across their life and for future generations. We develop equity focused policies and programs for the NSW Health system, including where it connects with social care.

This is an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team committed to improving the safety, health and wellbeing of mothers and children in NSW. This role will be within the Business, Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Healthy Families and Communities Branch but there may be other temporary roles available across the Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Unit.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $133,348 - $146,945 p.a. (plus Super and annual leave loading)

For more information, read the full Role Description. 

What you'll be doing
This role will be responsible for:

• Managing and coordinating projects, briefings, ministerial, workflow and approvals to support the achievement of organisational objectives of the Healthy Families and Communities Branch within the Ministry of Health.  

•  The position will work closely with the Principal Advisor, Healthy Families and Communities.

• There may be opportunities from this recruitment to work in the Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Team. This would include a diverse and interesting range of policy, program and project work including participating in the design of new violence, abuse and neglect services and clinical pathways; overseeing key identification, prevention and response programs; providing advice and support to NSW Health Violence, Abuse and Neglect Services, interagency partners, and public health organisations, and working with ministerial and parliamentary teams. 
  
   

About you 
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with experience working in Government and understanding Executive and Ministerial services and other Government processes.

• Dominstrated relevant, professional experience in the area of health and social policy and/or relvant tertiary qualification. 

• Substantial experience working in government and understanding government processes including the drafting of ministerials, briefings and media, procuremtn, contract management. 

• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders to deliver on complex policy and program/project areas. 

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 (up to 2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the position description.  

For role related queries or questions contact Nguyet de Mello, nguyet.demello@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ692123

If we can make some adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, then please contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au