Senior Policy Officer, Community Living Programs
Join our Community Living Programs Team at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity (up to August 2027) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in mental health policy and program management, with a focus on the community managed sector.
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.
The Community Living Programs team delivers on highly visible, state-wide initiatives providing program management, policy development and stakeholder engagement.
The team manages: the Community Living Supports, Housing and Accommodation Support Initiative Plus, Mental Health Community Living Supports for Refugees and the Housing and Homelessness portfolios. The role will primarily support the Housing and Homelessness portfolio but will also support other programs as required.
This is a unique opportunity to join a team passionate about working in partnership with stakeholders to support mental health recovery in the community with a focus on people experiencing housing instability or homelessness.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 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
- Developing partnerships with peak bodies and community managed organisations in the mental health and housing and homelessness sectors.
- Managing grants and programs, including program design, approval, implementation, evaluation and review.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of mental health and homelessness policy and projects, in order to achieve Ministry and government objectives.
- Writing briefs, discussion papers, circulars, communication plans, media releases, policies and reports to senior executives and Ministers.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Substantial experience in the provision of policy advice in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment.
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of policies and legislation impacting on mental health, housing and homelessness and human services policy and reform.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking all stages of the policy cycle (development, implementation and review).
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.
Target Question (1 page)
- Describe a challenging project you have managed that involved working across agencies. How did you approach these challenges, what was the outcome and what would you do differently in hindsight?
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 Kim Van Reyswoud on Kimberley.VanReyswoud@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ643867.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026
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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- 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 22 April 2026
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