Principal Policy Officer, Strategic Projects
Role Title: Principal Policy Officer, Strategic Projects
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (January 2027 up to January 2028)
Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 11/12
Remuneration: $154,231 - $178,369, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 35 hours
Requisition ID: REQ684991
Closing Date: Monday 05 October at 11:59pm 2026
Join our Evidence and Evaluation Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
Manage a team in the Evidence and Evaluation Unit of the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence within the NSW Ministry of Health. This one-year parental leave cover position provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful research and evaluation projects being carried out within the Centre.
For more information, please read the full Role Description
What you'll be doing
Manage projects contributing to best practice policies, programs, projects, and activities addressing current and emerging strategic priorities in the areas of population health research, translational research, monitoring, and evaluation (including health economic evaluation).
Provide leadership and specialist advice on the analysis, monitoring and evaluation of high-priority programs and policies to assess and advise on their relevance and their potential impact, including in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector.
Collaborate closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders including chairing expert working groups.
Oversee and administer research grant funding programs administered by the Centre for Epidemiology and Evidence.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Experience leading design and delivery of high-priority research, monitoring and evaluation projects.
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative analysis and using administrative data for monitoring and evaluation.
An understanding of health services, and experience with monitoring and evaluation in this setting.
Demonstrated high-level skills and experience in managing a team, stakeholder management, and all aspects of health service and policy research, monitoring, and evaluation, including economic evaluation.
Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline and/or equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
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:
1. Your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages);
2. A cover letter explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills (1-2 pages);
3. A response to the two target questions below (1-2 pages).
If your application does not include all these attachments, your application will not be considered. To ensure that we can accurately assess your communication skills, please do not use AI-generated content in your application. We are looking for authentic responses that reflect your own abilities and experiences.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
1. Provide an example of a complex evaluation or research project that you have been involved in. Describe your role in the planning, implementation, governance and reporting of the project and the outcome of your contributions.
2. Provide an example of a time when you needed to work with a range of stakeholders, including senior decision makers, to deliver an evaluation or research project in a short timeframe. How did you negotiate competing interests to ensure the project was delivered on time and to a high standard? What was the outcome?
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.
For role related queries or questions contact Anna on Anna.Williamson1@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ684991
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
Closing Date: Monday 05 October at 11:59pm 2026
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: Monday 05 October at 11:59pm 2026
