Policy and Project Officer, Preparedness
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- Policy Advisory
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- REQ481585 Requisition #
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- Apr 22, 2024 Post Date
Join our State Preparedness and Response Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
About us
- 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.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport
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 Policy and Project Officer supports strategic and operational projects to achieve NSW Health’s objectives relating to State-level emergency management. This involves assisting in reviewing and updating emergency management policies and supporting the State Preparedness and Response Unit in planning, preparing, responding to and recovering from a range of hazards that impact the NSW Health system. The role may be required to provide out-of-hours work to best meet situational requirements.
Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $106,025 - $117,363 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
- Coordinate and implement a range of activities and support the unit management to deliver key strategic projects.
- Maintain systems to monitor and manage incidents across NSW Health.
- Communicate with key stakeholders, coordinate working groups and perform secretariat function for meetings to support stakeholder engagement.
- Prepare and review policy advice and project activities to ensure alignment with strategic directions.
- Source, collate and compile data and information to identify emerging issues and track and report on project progress against established milestones and deliverables.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- 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 across complex policy projects in a high-pressure environment
- Experience within the health system
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) demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the target question below.
Target Questions (1 page)
- Tell us about a time you worked on a project or policy where you needed to collect, analyse and review information to inform a complex problem. List key considerations and learnings from the experience.
For role related queries or questions contact Bethany Lansom on bethany.lansom@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ481585.
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: Sunday 5 May 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.
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.
Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 May 2024
