Assistant Policy Officer
Assistant Policy Officer, Regulatory Services, Mental Health Branch
Join the Regulatory Services Team within the Mental Health Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting Full Time, Ongoing opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Build your career in mental health regulatory policy
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the 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.
This is a great opportunity to develop your experience in policy analysis and development, building and managing collaborative stakeholder relationships, as well as developing your knowledge of the mental health system.
Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $99,938 - $110,271 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 role is responsible for a range of administrative support functions necessary for the running of projects/programs within the team as well as for overall operation of the team, supporting the analysis of policies and practice in relation to regulatory issues in mental health (such as forensic mental health, legislative reform and the larger mental health legislative framework), as well as assisting in the preparation of high-quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policies and discussion papers.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- The ability to work in a small dynamic and reactive team environment.
- The ability to work across a range of projects of varying size and complexity and dealing with competing priorities, while ensuring attention to detail
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- A desire to take ownership of work, be flexible and adaptable, and make suggestions for new policies, strategies or processes.
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 one target question below.
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
Target Question (no longer than 1 page)
- Outline an example of when you have had to assist in providing policy analysis or advice. What steps did you undertake to complete the task successfully?
For role related queries or questions contact Ayesha Wijesinghe Ayesha.Wijesinghe@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ592427.
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 Thursday 21 August 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 Thursday 21 August 2025
