Senior Policy Analyst - Environmental Health
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $127, 150 - $144, 444, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ584436
Closing Date: Monday 25 August 2025 (11:59PM)
Join our Environmental Health Regulation Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting permanent full-time opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- Build your career in environmental health policy and regulation.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the 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.
The Environmental Health Regulation Unit has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Policy Analyst to join its team of capable policy analysts. If you wish to be involved in a dynamic and interesting area where you can make an impact by developing environmental health policy, regulation, and provide important advice to industry stakeholders, then this is the role for you. The role provides a unique opportunity to apply your skills and experience in the diverse and interesting areas of cooling water systems, skin penetration, final arrangements of the deceased, and anatomy facilities.
Health Manager level 3, starting salary from $127, 150 - $144, 444 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
- Providing expert advice on environmental health policy and legislation
- Working with and influencing other government agencies to deliver evidence-based legislation and policy to address environmental health
- Managing several projects concurrently with varying timelines and workloads and achieving project deadlines and program milestones, to the required standards and targets, within budget/allocations and with limited staff support
- Reviewing and summarising evidence succinctly and with expertise.
About you:
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Master of Public Health or other relevant qualifications in environmental health, public health, and science
- Extensive experience in public and environmental health issues as they relate to environmental health regulation policy development and management
- Demonstrated ability to critically appraise scientific evidence
- High-level interpersonal, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team:
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.
For role related queries or questions contact Geoffrey Prendergast on Geoffrey.Prendergast@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ584436.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on rebecca.chan3@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Monday 25 August 2025 (11:59PM)
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Monday 25 August 2025 (11:59PM)
