Senior Project Officer - Priority Populations
Join our Priority Populations Team at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
- We are a passionate team dedicated to driving innovation and creativity.
- We support and embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- We are committed to growing your career in public health, ensuring you have resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About this role
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.
The Centre for Population Health (CPH) aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity. The strategies used to address these issues include state-wide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.
The CPH works closely with service provider organisations such as Local Health Districts (LHDs) to manage and support the local delivery of agreed policies, programs and services across the state. Programs and services funded by the CPH are delivered in government, non-government, community and clinical settings.
The CPH approach is characterised by a focus on evidence-informed programmatic and system-level interventions that improve health, reduce health inequity, create healthy environments, promote community action, enable personal health-seeking and recognise the social determinants of good health.
You will be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that achieves outcomes and contribute to the delivery of strategic priorities. If you or someone you know is passionate about preventive health and would like to work for a highly engaged and supportive team, now is the chance.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 (amounts will be added by HR) 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
You will have the opportunity to lead the design, commissioning and implementation of effective statewide healthy eating and active living services. In addition, you will lead the project management and reporting functions, stakeholder management and collaboration.
Your ability to navigate complex systems and processes and superior stakeholder engagement will strengthen your application as will your experience and skills in people management.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a small dynamic team environment.
- The ability to provide timely, accurate, expert advice and support
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.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Please provide an example of where you had to come up with an organisational position on a public health issue. What was the issue? Who was it for? How did you go about developing the position? What types of evidence did you use to come up with this position?
- Please provide an example of where you led a program of work with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders. What strategies and processes did you use to ensure the work was delivered on time and to the quality required? How did you identify and manage risk? What was the outcome?
For role related queries or questions contact Dee Upton on Deirdre.Upton@health.nsw.gov.au before the 20th December 2024 or contact Naysan Rowhani-Farid on Naysan.Rowhanifarid@health.nsw.gov.au from 20th December 2024
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: Monday 6th January 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, Monday 6th January 2025
