Policy Officer
Policy Officer, National Policy Reform (Healthdirect Secretariat)
Join the Government Relations Branch at the Ministry of Health with an exciting temporary employment opportunity.
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.
- 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.
- Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary (up until December 2026)
- 35-hour working week, in a hybrid working environment.
- Do you enjoy fast-paced government relations work?
- Are you a skilled communicator?
- Do you have excellent organisation and problem-solving skills?
- Are you able to analyse complex problems and provide insight and advice that will ‘cut through’?
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
The position is responsible for providing high quality secretariat support to the Healthdirect Australia Shareholder Committee. Healthdirect delivers national health information and advice services on behalf of all Australian governments, which are joint shareholders. The Secretariat is currently hosted by NSW Health within the Government Relations Branch.
The role supports the Chair of the Healthdirect Shareholder Committee to deliver effective secretariat services, engage with external bodies and stakeholders, and ensure strong governance standards are maintained. This includes exercising sound judgement, applying best practice governance processes, and providing high quality, timely advice and correspondence.
This is a pivotal role for a dynamic individual who enjoys working collaboratively in a progressive, fast paced environment, often within tight timeframes. The role is critical in delivering programs of work, projects, activities and research that support the Chair and the effective functioning of the Shareholder Committee Secretariat.
Remuneration: Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574 – $125,720 p.a. plus superannuation and annual leave loading
For further information, please refer to the full Role Description.
What you'll be doing
Healthdirect Australia is a public company limited by shares, funded and owned by all nine Australian state, territory and Commonwealth governments, represented by their respective Health Ministers. Its core business is the delivery of 24/7 health information, advice and referral services for all Australians, regardless of where they live or when they need support.
Representatives from each jurisdiction form the Shareholder Committee, which is currently chaired by New South Wales. The Shareholder Committee is the jurisdictional governance mechanism responsible for managing, enabling and directing the Company on national strategic priorities and activities, and for driving accountability and value for governments as shareholders.
In this role, you will manage secretariat processes to support the efficient functioning of the Shareholder Committee, enabling timely decision‑making and high‑quality governance outcomes.
About you
We are seeking a capable and motivated policy professional to join the team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.
- Experience in secretariat functions and a sound understanding of governance processes.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- A growth mindset, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a small, dynamic team.
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 response to the following 2 questions (1-2 pages total):
- Describe a time when you encountered a problem. How did you address this, what was the outcome, and what would you do differently next time?
- How do you manage competing priorities within short timeframes to deliver results?
For role related queries or questions contact moh-grb-recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ655260.
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au.
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 Thursday, 7 May 2026
