Policy Officer
Role Title: Policy Officer, AOD Strategy, Policy & Engagement
Employment type: Temporary up until 4 December 2026
35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
Be a part of an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve.
Join our Strategy, Policy and Engagement team, Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. In the AOD sector, you’ll be part of a vibrant, professional team, transforming lives and communities every day.
In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a NSW Ministry of Health ongoing employee with at least 12 months consecutive service. This is a temporary assignment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your Manager to be released from your usual duties for the period.
About this role
We are seeking a high-performing individual to join the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Strategy, Policy and Engagement team. The Policy Officer role supports diverse portfolios, with the opportunity to work on various strategic and other Government priorities. It is a dynamic role, where priories can change. A resilient attitude, high degree of adaptability, and being a good team player in a dynamic environment is required.
The individual will need an awareness of the machinery of government and risk, with the ability to be able to communicate to a diverse range of audiences.
Key focus areas include:
Managing government processes
Project management
Rapid, high-quality policy advice
Supporting external consultation processes
Stakeholder management and engagement
Where you'll be working
The position is based at Ministry’s 1RR building.
Crown Clerk 7/8, salary from $113,574 – $125,720 plus Super and annual leave loading
What you'll be doing
This role sits within the Strategy, Policy and Engagement team and works to:
Conduct policy analysis to provide timely, strategic advice.
Leverage your ability to write with clarity and influence to communicate effectively with different audiences.
Engage with diverse stakeholders to build collaborative working relationships.
Preparing advice and briefing responses for CAOD teams, Ministry executives, and the Minister.
This role works with key stakeholders nationally, across other NSW Government agencies and within NSW Health.
Need more information?
1. Click here for the Role Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position
3. To apply, please attach your up-to-date resume (no more than 5 pages) and cover letter explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role, highlighting your relevant skills/a response to the two targeted questions below (1-2 pages)
For role related queries or questions contact Lexi Buckfield on Lexi.Buckfield@health.nsw.gov.au
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on karen.kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au
For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the
Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government
TARGETED QUESTIONS
1. Please describe a time when you have contributed towards a policy, strategy, or project. What was the context, your role, your approach, and the outcome of the initiative?
2. Please describe a time where you have worked with stakeholders to achieve a project or policy outcome. How did you manage the engagement process?
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 one of the following:
an Australian Citizen, or
a permanent resident of Australia, or
a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia
A NSW Ministry of Health ongoing employee, or temporary employee with at least 12 months consecutive service.
To learn more about working at the Ministry of Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Monday 29 June at 11:59pm
