Principal Policy Officer

Principal Policy Officer (Identified)
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people based on a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. 

The Aboriginal Programs and Policy Team, which is part of the Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect Unit within the Government Relations, Strategy, Violence and Prevention Branch is seeking expressions of interest for a Principal Policy Officer role.

Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 - $$173,174 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards. 

About us 
The PARVAN Unit is staffed by dedicated policy professionals who support NSW Health services to deliver evidence-based, culturally safe and trauma-informed responses to children, young people and adults who are victim-survivors of violence, abuse and neglect.

PARVAN supports and drives NSW Health policy and practice priorities in relation to the prevention, identification and response to:

• child abuse and negotiations

• domestic and family violence

• Aboriginal family violence

• sexual assault

• medical and forensic responses to violence, abuse and neglect

• adult survivors of child sexual assault

• children and young people with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours

About the role
Are you passionate about addressing violence, abuse and neglect and working to make health services accessible and culturally safe for Aboriginal people and families? This is a unique opportunity to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of people in NSW, with a specific focus on Aboriginal people and communities, in an innovative and dynamic policy environment.

The Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Unit is the lead NSW Health Unit addressing the complex issues of preventing and responding to violence, abuse and neglect. Violence, abuse and neglect is an umbrella term for interpersonal violence that is widespread in Australian communities including domestic and family violence, sexual assault, and all forms of child abuse and neglect. The PARVAN Unit supports the NSW Health system to improve outcomes through integrated, culturally safe, high-quality, psychosocial and medical and forensic services and other strategic policy and capacity-building initiatives.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing 
Aboriginal Policy and Programs Team is responsible for managing a busy portfolio with a diverse and interesting range of policy, program and project work, including:

• Leading NSW Health services to provide Aboriginal informed and culturally safe violence, abuse and neglect responses, which are high quality, evidence-based, and trauma-informed
• Leading in the design, implementation and evaluation of new and integrated violence, abuse and neglect policies, programs, services and clinical pathways that meet the needs of Aboriginal people and families.
• Supporting quality improvement activities for NSW Health responses to violence, abuse and neglect by providing a strong Aboriginal world view
• Providing advice to NSW Health services, public health organisations, parliamentary requests and related government organisations to help prevent and respond to violence, abuse and neglect.

Background or experience in violence, abuse and neglect clinical, policy or program work (or an adjacent area) is preferred but not essential. 

While regular office presence is essential, we can offer flexible work arrangements to support your:

• Adjusting start and finish times

• Working remotely for part of the week

  
  
  Consider what form of flexibility might work for you and let us know at the interview stage.

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

About you 
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with: 

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Leading a small team undertaking policy and program development
• Provide advice and support across the NSW Health Service and the Ministry of Health to consistently interpret and apply policies and practices in relation to Aboriginal family wellbeing and violence prevention
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Project management skills and experience
• Background or experience in violence, abuse and neglect (e.g. sexual assault, domestic and family violence, and child abuse and neglect) clinical, policy or program work is preferred, 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). Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills

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

For role related queries or questions contact GRSVP Recruitment on moh-grsvprecruitment @health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ587888.

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

Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 10 August 2025