Assistant Project Officer

Join to apply for the Assistant Project Officer role at NSW Health. This is an ongoing opportunity with the Centre for Population Health at the Ministry of Health, aimed at shaping the future of health in New South Wales.

The Centre for Population Health (CPH) works to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors, with portfolios including blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity. The CPH collaborates with Local Health Districts to support the local delivery of policies, programs and services across the state.

The Population Health Policy and Engagement Branch leads statewide efforts to promote healthy eating and active living, while the Data and Evaluation Team conducts research and evaluation to support strategic priorities and reports on population health indicators.

The Assistant Project Officer, Data & Evaluation supports coordination and provides project support and advice on monitoring, research and evaluation aspects of chronic disease prevention programs and initiatives managed by the Centre for Population Health.

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

• Sound experience and skills in health promotion and preventive health program management.
• Qualifications or experience in public health and/or a related discipline such as nutrition or physical activity.
• Sound knowledge of obesity, chronic disease prevention, management of conditions through healthy lifestyle factors and health promotion issues across the lifespan.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in data analysis (quantitative analysis skills would be an advantage).
• Demonstrated organisational skills, the capacity to successfully complete several tasks concurrently and to achieve competing deadlines.
• Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex reports and submissions, which include reporting data.
• Ability to work independently, flexibly and effectively across program areas within the Centre.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $99,938 - $110,271 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter AND a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

• Tell us about a time when you supported multiple research or evaluation tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritise your workload, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure the timely delivery of project milestones?
• Tell us about the most challenging or difficult conversation that you have had to have with someone at work. What was challenging and how did it turn out?

For role related queries, contact Emma Quinn at Emma.Quinn@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ594901. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, contact Frankie De Luca at frankie.deluca@health.nsw.gov.au.

Closing Date: Sunday 14 September 2025

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community 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, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

• 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 an ongoing role.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
• The selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to determine your suitability for the role.

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