Assistant Project Officer

Join the Centre for Population Health at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales

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About this role
You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

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. The strategies used to address these issues include state-wide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.

The CPH works closely with service provider organisations such as Local Health Districts (LHDs) to manage and support the local delivery of agreed policies, programs and services across the state. Programs and services funded by the CPH are delivered in government, non-government, community and clinical settings. The CPH approach is characterised by a focus on evidence-informed programmatic and system-level interventions that improve health, reduce health inequity, create healthy environments, promote community action, enable personal health-seeking and recognise the social determinants of good health.

The Population Health Policy and Engagement Branch provides statewide leadership to promote healthy eating and active living to reduce overweight and obesity and chronic disease. The Data and Evaluation Team lead the research and evaluation program to support healthy eating and active living strategic priorities and report on population health indicators.

The role of the Data and Evaluation team is to:

• Develop and deliver a research and evaluation program to align with program and policy strategic priorities.
• Manage research projects, contracts and relationships with research partners.
• Monitor and report on population health indicators and outcomes.
• Provide expertise and advice to policy and program teams within CPH, the Ministry of Health and other government agencies.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $99,938 - $110,271 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
The Assistant Project Officer, Data & Evaluation supports the coordination and provision of projects, support and advice on the monitoring, research and evaluation aspects of chronic disease prevention programs and initiatives managed by the Centre for Population Health.

About you
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 though 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.

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 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 or questions contact Emma Quinn on Emma.Quinn@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ594901.

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 14 September 2025

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 an ongoing role.
• 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: Sunday 14 September 2025