Principal Policy Officer, Grants Administration
Role Title: Principal Policy Officer, Grants Administration
Join our Grants Administration team at Ministry of Health for an exciting full-time ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- 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.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment, with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in policy development and financial administration.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
In this role, you’ll be leading and coordinating the NSW Ministry of Health’s centralised administration and governance functions for grants distributed by NSW Health to meet strategic objectives of the organisation and NSW Government. This includes designing, developing and implementing policies, procedures, systems, governance and risk minimisation strategies to ensure the transparent and robust administration of grants funding that meets the requirements of NSW Government’s Grants Administration Guide.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 - $173,174 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the development and implementation of a grants management framework for NSW Health that ensures compliance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide across the grants lifecycle, to optimise grant and funding outcomes
- Developing, managing and maintaining effective business policy, processes and systems to ensure good governance, risk management, financial management and reporting of grants administered by NSW Health
- Providing sound information and advice on current and emerging grants administration policy issues to Senior Executives and key staff within the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies.
- Ensure effective stakeholder engagement, including with other government agencies and grant recipients as required, to support grants administration
- Managing projects and programs including preparing project plans and briefs, determining priorities, managing resources, key milestone reporting, stakeholder consultation, project evaluation ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timeframes.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Experience in the development, administration, management and operation of grant schemes or related programs involving budget and performance management.
- Understanding of the environmental, resource efficiency and heritage issues addressed through grant programs.
- Experience in delivering program outcomes including managing high volumes of information whilst meeting predetermined deadlines and defined standards with a high level of governance, accuracy and accountability.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
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) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
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
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Describe a challenge you encountered when leading a complex project that required collaboration with a range of key public and non-government sector stakeholders. How did you respond to the challenge and what was the result?
- Describe a situation where you had to meet a tight deadline for a project you were leading. How did you manage the team and workload to meet the deadline successfully?
For role related queries or questions contact Annette Marley, Director, Purchasing and Performance, System Purchasing at Annette.Marley@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ622911.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on Shuo.Yang@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Wednesday 4 March 2026 11:59 PM.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. 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.
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 recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: Wednesday 4 March 2026 11:59 PM.
