Principal Policy Officer

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Health Full time

**Principal Policy Officer (multiple positions)**
- Temporary, Full Time (up to 30 June 2024)
- Multiple opportunities available
- Promote safety and improve outcomes for people affected by violence, abuse and neglect
- Make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of people in NSW in an innovative and dynamic policy environment
- Adapt and assimilate information to support the policy development process

The Program Delivery Office in the Government Relations Branch is responsible for delivering key inter-governmental reform projects and cross-portfolio program commitments on behalf of the Ministry of Health. The unit is situated within Government Relations Branch, NSW Ministry of Health.

We are seeking highly motivated **Principal Policy Officers (x2) **to join the Program Delivery Office to work across dynamic portfolios as outlined below.

**Royal Commission Stream (Role 1)**
Lead and manage a team of staff to deliver key inter-governmental reform projects and cross-portfolio program commitments on behalf of the Ministry of Health. This will include the design and implementation of evidence-based policy and strategy projects to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and neglect with a particular focus on services for victims and survivors of sexual abuse and children with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours.
This role is responsible for leading and reporting on the implementation of NSW Health response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.

For more information, please view the role description here.

**Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Stream (Role 2)**
Lead and manage a team of staff to deliver key inter-governmental reform projects and cross-portfolio program commitments on behalf of the Ministry of Health. This will include the design and implementation of evidence-based policy and strategy projects to prevent and respond to violence, abuse and neglect with a particular focus on improving victim safety and reduction of family violence reoffending. This program is funded through the Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence National Partnership Agreement, $140 million Commonwealth and NSW Government multi-year funding commitment.

For more information, please view the role description here
- Both roles attract a generous remuneration of $134,411 - $155,445 p.a. plus super and annual leave loading, Clerk Grade 11/12_.

**How to apply**

**Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 19 July**

**Working at The Ministry of Health**
The position is located in **St Leonards,** in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

**Benefits**
The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance, with a 35 hour working week. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**
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.

**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.
- Please list which role you are interested in, role 1 or role 2 in your cover letter
- 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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role
- Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role._

**Applications Close: 11:59pm Wednesday 19 July



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