Senior Project Officer - Active Living

Join our Active Living Policy team for an exciting, permanent, opportunity to help shape the future of physical activity and health in New South Wales.

About us 

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• 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.

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About this role
This is a pivotal role for a dynamic individual who enjoys working in a progressive and fast-paced environment to deliver cross-government policy outcomes, often within tight timeframes. 

You will have considerable policy and project experience, excellent problem solving, analysis and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with a range of stakeholders in a complex policy environment.  You will be developing and supporting the implementation of best-practice physical activity, healthy built environment and active transport policies and programs, as part of NSW Health’s broader approach to the prevention of overweight and obesity.

The Centre for Population Health (CPH) aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity (covering healthy eating and physical activity). The strategies used to address these issues include statewide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.  

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 (amounts will be added by HR) 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 

• Leading strategic and operational policy projects, focused on improving physical activity across the lifespan and encouraging built environments that support healthy behaviours and choices.
• Developing and supporting the implementation of best practice policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies.
• Providing project and policy advice and analysis to support the achievement of NSW Health’s objectives in relation to key physical activity and population health policies and strategies.
• The role supports the Manager, Active Living Policy and team by providing effective policy and project support.

About you 
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with: 

• Project management and policy development skills to review and evaluate projects and policy approaches for the NSW Ministry of Health and related government agencies to address current and emerging issues in relation to chronic and communicable disease prevention, with a focus on physical activity, healthy placemaking, built environments and active transport.
• Advice, analysis and support to senior executives, and staff across the NSW Health Service and the NSW Ministry of Health to consistently interpret and apply policies and practices in relation to physical activity.
• Preparation of high-quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy advice and analysis, discussion papers, or circulars to inform and respond to requests, or initiate consideration of new approaches.
• Analyse and evaluate new approaches, including undertaking cost-benefit analyses and impact assessment, to provide sound strategic advice on their potential for application within NSW Health and achievement of Ministry and Government objectives.  
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to ensure policy alignment and that project deliverables are met. 

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 two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.

1. Describe a situation where you have had to analyse and interpret complex information, quickly evaluate impacts and determine a policy response or propose policy actions.  What steps did you take? How did you manage key stakeholders with diverse views? What was the outcome?
2. In this role you will be expected to provide expert advice to senior leadership and stakeholders within NSW Health and externally. What really matters when providing expert advice and how would you characterise your style in providing such advice?

For role related queries or questions contact Peta Lucas, Manager, Active Living Policy on peta.lucas@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ536573.

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 January 2025