Senior Policy Officer
Senior Policy Officer
Join The Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
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About the role
Are you passionate about addressing domestic and family violence and other forms of violence, abuse and neglect? This is a unique opportunity to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of people in NSW in an innovative and dynamic policy environment. The Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Unit is the lead NSW Health Unit working to prevent and respond to domestic and family violence and support the public health system across NSW to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based services.
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Policy Officer to join our Domestic and Family Violence Team within PARVAN, and work with us to improve the safety, health and wellbeing of children, young people, adults and families in NSW.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a. 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
The Domestic and Family Violence Team is responsible for a diverse and interesting range of policy, program and project work, including:
- undertaking and supporting policy development and project work with a focus on improving and promoting domestic and family violence counselling, medical and forensic services;
- participating in the design of new violence, abuse and neglect services and clinical pathways;
- overseeing key identification, prevention and response programs, such as the NSW Health Domestic Violence Routine Screening Program
- providing advice and support to NSW Health Domestic and Family Violence Services, interagency partners, and public health organisations, and working with ministerial and parliamentary teams.
The Senior Policy Officer will hold particular skills in stakeholder engagement, with effective communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
Background or experience in violence, abuse and neglect clinical, policy or program work is preferred but not essential.
Where you'll be working
The Domestic and Family Violence Team, PARVAN in the Government Relations, Strategy and Violence Prevention Branch manages a busy portfolio focused on supporting NSW Health services to provide domestic and family violence responses which are high quality, evidence-based, culturally safe and trauma informed.
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.
- Describe an example of a recent complex project or policy initiative that you have delivered. What was your role? Why was it complex? What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them to deliver successful outcomes?
- Outline your experience in building effective stakeholder relationships to deliver a project in a short timeframe. How did you negotiate competing interests and manage difficult relationships to ensure the project was delivered?
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 Alison Horsley on alison.horsley@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ565425.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on lisa.byrne@health.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 07 May 2025
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: 11:59pm Wednesday 07 May 2025
