Principal Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


St Leonards, Australia Ministry of Health Full time

**Temporary Principal Policy Officer**
- **Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person targeted**:

- Temporary employment up to 30 June 2025 (possibility to extend)

**_Targeted Roles_**:
Join our **_Program Delivery Office_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_temporary employment_** opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales

**About us**
- 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 in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse and implementation of Sexual Violence Response Program and Aboriginal Program streams funded under the National Partnership Agreement on Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Responses.
- We are committed to providing a culturally safe and supportive workplace with flexible working arrangements for all staff.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- 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.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
- Build your career in the design and implementation of Aboriginal-led key inter-governmental reform projects and cross-portfolio programs.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

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

This is a unique opportunity to improve outcomes for Aboriginal women, either through expanding existing programs or ensuring Aboriginal communities play an active role in the development of future policy, programs and services. In this role, you will lead evidence-based approaches to policy and health service enhancements and work towards delivering and managing projects.

This team works closely with Aboriginal communities, and we are committed to providing a culturally safe and supportive workplace with flexible working arrangements for all staff.

**Crown Clerk 11/12**, starting salary from $139,787 - $161,663 p.a. 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**
Lead and manage a small 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 expanding and improving access to existing and future specialist domestic and family violence services for Aboriginal families and communities.

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

- A strong interest and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander culture.
- Significant knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the prevention of and response to violence, abuse and neglect and related matters.
- Significant experience in developing, analysing and evaluating violence, abuse and neglect policy and other projects in a multi-disciplinary environment.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- Proven high level engagement, facilitation, negotiation and communication skills.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

**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.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 29 May 2024**

**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.

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



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