Policy, Briefing and Ministerial Coordinator
- Employment Type: Full Time – Exempt (up to 12 months with possibility of ongoing employment)
- Position Classification: Health Manager Level 2
- Remuneration: $109,857 - $129,624 pa + 11.5% superannuation
- Hours Per Week: 38
- Location: Chatswood + flexible WFH model
About us
Working at eHealth NSW is more than a job. Every day, we set out to design, build and innovate world class digital solutions that will transform how healthcare is delivered to patients across NSW. It’s a genuine opportunity to join a team of technology professionals, health partners, industry leaders and academia to develop solutions that help save and improve people’s lives.
About the role
We are looking for a Policy, Briefing and Ministerial Coordinator to deliver executive support and policy advice within the Office of the Chief Executive. The role is responsible for delivering high quality and timely briefs and correspondence for the Chief Executive, sourcing and developing high level responses for eHealth NSW on digital project and policy initiatives that impact all of NSW Health.
The Policy, Briefing and Ministerial Coordinator will work closely with the Senior Policy and Briefing Officers and Head of Policy and Executive Services to establish and manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
This role will give a motivated candidate an insight into how large government organisations work and allow you to further refine your government sector policy development skills. The Policy, Briefing and Ministerial Coordinator will give you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the exciting and ever changing digital health landscape.
For more information, please view the Role Description.
About you
The skills and experience we are looking for in you include:
- A team player with a positive can-do attitude who is able to get along with and work effectively with others.
- Demonstrated high level problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills and capability to meet challenges head on with the ability to understand the ‘bigger picture’.
- Proven strong communication (verbal and written) skills with the ability to review, analyse, understand and communicate large volumes of information in a clear and concise manner.
- A strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with customers and stakeholders.
- Resilience and professionalism in a high volume and sometimes demanding environment.
- High level of attention to detail, as well as being highly organised and motivated to consistently deliver high quality work.
- Excellent time management skills including the ability to prioritise competing demands which may change at short notice.
- Interest in digital health system, programs and initiatives.
If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits of working for eHealth NSW
Our people are at the heart of who we are. We are committed to a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and actively seek to recruit people from diverse backgrounds to build a supportive and inclusive workplace. We support our people with great benefits so they can support the patients and staff of NSW Health. These include:
- Flexible work options
- Skills and leadership development training programs
- Allocated day off per month
- Salary Packaging
- Health and wellbeing programs
More information about these benefits, can be found at Benefits | eHealth NSW.
Valuing diversity and inclusion
eHealth NSW is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and LGBTIQ+, for all advertised positions and have strategies in place to support you.
For more information on the strategies in place to support diversity and inclusion, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
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) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role, highlighting your relevant skills OR attach a response to the 2 target questions below. Please attach 1-2 pages per question.
- Working in the Office of the Chief Executive and Chief Information Officer requires the Policy and Executive Service team to balance core policy and project work with daily ad-hoc requests and changes in priority. How do you manage competing work requirements and balance established work with ad-hoc requests and new priorities? If possible, please provide an example of your approach in practice.
- The successful candidate will need to work with stakeholders from across eHealth NSW, the wider NSW Health system and stakeholders external to NSW Health. Can you please provide an example of where you have engaged with multiple stakeholders to deliver a piece of work, the challenges you faced and how you overcame these to deliver a positive outcome?
If you require assistance or have any questions about the role, please contact Lara Watchirs Connolly on Lara.Watchirsconnolly@health.nsw.gov.au
If you require adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, please contact Samuel Matthews on Samuel.Matthews1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Thursday 27 March 2025 (11:59 PM AEST)
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.
- To be eligible for this role, you must have current Australian work rights (Australian citizen, permanent resident, New Zealand citizen with a current passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia).
- 'Exempt' is defined as a fixed term contract with a length greater than 13 weeks.
