Senior Policy Officer - International Engagement
Senior Policy Officer, International Engagement
Join our Office for Health and Medical Research at NSW Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Build your career in health and medical research and strategic partnerships
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.
Develop and support the implementation of best practice policies, programs, projects and activities that have an international focus for the Office for Health and Medical Research. Provide policy advice to support the achievement of NSW Health’s objectives. Support the building of mutually beneficial strategic partnerships, particularly with an international focus, that deliver better health outcomes.
This role is located within the Office for Health and Medical Research of the Clinical Innovation and Research Division in NSW Health and involves collaboration with other government agencies, non-government organisations and industry bodies.
Crown Clerk Grade 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 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
- Manage a coordinated and collaborative approach to relationships that focus on medical research and medical technology to ensure a whole-of-government approach to achieving NSW Government objectives.
- Contribute to international engagement activities for NSW Health to showcase NSW’s capabilities in health and medical research and to attract investment and new partnerships.
- Prepare high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, or circulars to inform, respond to requests, or initiate consideration of new policy initiatives.
- Stay abreast of health and medical research capabilities and priorities in NSW and across the world.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to plan and deliver projects within set timeframes, while managing a fluctuating workload of other tasks
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to connect stakeholders across the NSW health and medical research and life sciences sectors
- Excellent written communication, with experience in preparing briefs and reports with minimal input from more senior managers
- An understanding of the importance of record keeping, and a commitment to implementing processes that enable knowledge retention for NSW Health
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment
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 apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages), a cover letter addressing essential requirements for the role (up to 2 pages) AND a response to the following targeted questions (up to 1 page)
- Provide an example of a time that you connected two or more stakeholders because you understood how they could support one another’s priorities. How did you decide which stakeholders to connect and what was the outcome? How did you record your interactions with these stakeholders and the outcome?
- Provide an example of a project that you have managed from start to finish, all the while managing a fluctuating workload of other tasks. How did you plan and deliver the project to meet deadlines? How did you keep abreast of and prioritise your broader workload?
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Havill on (02) 9461 7508 or michelle.havill@health.nsw.gov.au.
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 Tuesday 19 November 2024
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.
- 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 Tuesday 19 November 2024
