Senior Policy Officer
Senior Policy Officer, Social Policy and Health Equity Branch, NSW Ministry of Health
Employment type: Full time, Temporary (up to July 2027)
Remuneration: Crown Clerk Grade 9/10 $129,464- $142,665 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading
Hours per week: 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment. 5 days per fortnight in 1 Reserve Road
This is a NSW Health Expression of Interest.
The Health System Strategy & Patient Experience, Social Policy and Health Equity branch is recruiting one full time temporary Senior Policy Officer to July 2027.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join our End of Life and Palliative Care (EOLPC) team. This role will support Grant management, data analysis support, monitoring, reporting and project management, as well as some administration for the EOLPC program.
If this is a secondment opportunity you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.
What you'll be doing
- Manage the project cycle, including developing project plans/proposals, managing budget tracking, financial and data analytics and meeting reporting requirements to ensure the program outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope.
- Continuously monitor and evaluate all aspects of funding enhancement implementation including grants, risk and contingency management, benefits realisation, project impact and quality measures.
- As the Senior Project Officer you will be responsible for managing stakeholder groups, monitor and report on deliverables and milestones and the position will develop, implement, and evaluate program activities.
For more information, read the full Role Description.
Essential requirements
- Tertiary qualifications and/or demonstratable significant experience working in end-to-end complex project/program management, experience in Grant management and data analytics.
- Experience in developing, analysing and evaluating policy, grants and other projects in a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environment.
Desirable requirements
- Excellent communication skills to provide high quality timely end of life and palliative care advice.
- Strong stakeholder engagement, teamwork and interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships
- The ability to work independently with strong organisational and time management skills, to manage competing demands and meet deadlines.
- Experience working in government / Ministry of Health and Palliative Care an advantage.
How to apply
Please review the role description and submit your 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 highlighting your relevant skills.
For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Nash on rachel.nash1@health.nsw.gov.au.
If we can make some adjustments to the recruitment/interview process, then please contact Lisa Byrne on Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.
What we offer
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.
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.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Ministry of Health is an equal opportunity employer. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Join our team and be a part of shaping the future of Health in New South Wales.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
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.
You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
Applications Close: Closing Date: 11:59pm Sunday 03 May 2026
