Senior Policy and Legal Officer

Role Title: Senior Policy Legal Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 24 months)

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 4

Remuneration: $141,974 - $169151, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38 hours

Requisition ID: REQ589249

Closing Date: 11 Aug 2025

Join the Strategic Medical Operations Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting 24-month temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

The Strategic Medical Operations Unit has been created to establish a new locum medical workforce sourcing business within NSW Health. This new business unit will directly engage medical locums, reducing reliance on third-party agencies and improving cost control and overall system quality and will provide central management of this important workforce.

• 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.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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 Senior Policy and Legal Officer will lead the development of legal, industrial, and workplace relations policy frameworks for the new innovative business unit.

The role will manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of policy initiatives, provides expert legal, award and regulatory advice and contribute to the delivery of policy initiatives to support NSW Health, public sector and broader legislative requirements.

Health Manager Level 4, starting salary from $141,974 - $169,151, plus Superannuation, with a 38-hour work week.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide expert advice on workplace relations, employment law, award interpretation and contracting mechanisms to support the business unit’s establishment, governance framework and business processes.
• Negotiate new or revised employment frameworks, including enterprise agreements, position descriptions, contracts and policy instruments.
• Identify and address legal and industrial risks associated with locum workforce engagement.
• Liaise with key industrial stakeholders, including unions and public sector workforce agencies, to support the development of sustainable workforce models.
• Contribute to the design and execution of governance, credentialing and regulatory processes aligned to legal obligations.
• Work closely with legal and workforce policy teams to develop briefing notes, cabinet submissions and supporting documentation for high-level decision-making.
• Support the design and legal review of procurement or contractual arrangements.
• Monitor legislative and industrial changes that may impact on the design or implementation of the internal business unit.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, facilitate their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of policy/process solutions and to inform policy decision making.

About you:

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

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or significant experience.
2. Sound knowledge of public sector governance, employment classifications and contractor management.
3. Strong conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk, develop policy and provide solutions to novel legal challenges.

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 target question below.

Target Question (1-2 pages)

1. Describe a time when you identified and addressed a legal or industrial risk in the development or implementation of an initiative. What approach did you take, and how did you ensure compliance with relevant legislative and industrial frameworks? (max 300 words)

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Louise Messara on louise.messara@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ589249.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Anu Kundu on anu.kundu@health.nsw.gov.au