Senior Policy Officer

- Employment type: Full Time Temporary role up to 30 June 2026
- 35 hour working week (with potential for part time option if preferred).

Do you have clinical, policy or research experience in mental health or sexual assault AND strong writing skills?

We are looking for a high performing Senior Policy Officer to join the Policy and Engagement – Adult Mental Health team, Mental Health Branch, NSW Ministry of Health to lead the development of a revised NSW Health Guideline for Sexual Safety for Mental Health Consumers.

About us

- The Mental Health Branch is responsible for developing, managing and coordinating NSW Ministry of Health policy, strategy and program funding relating to mental health. This work is delivered in partnership with local health districts and specialty health networks, community managed organisations, research institutions and other partners.

- The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance.

- Generous flexible and hybrid work opportunities available.

About the role

As a Senior Policy Officer, you will use your skills to lead the development of a revised NSW Health Guideline for Sexual Safety for Mental Health Consumers; and support other policy projects within the team, such as eating disorders, physical health and reducing restrictive practices.

While this is a short-term role to focus on this piece of work, there may be an opportunity for an ongoing role in the team.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading.

35 hour working week (with potential for Part Time option if preferred)

Day to day responsibilities can include:

- Project management.

- Reviewing and updating Guideline.

- Researching and synthesising information.

- Written advice including briefs to support strategic decision making.

- Stakeholder engagement and consultation.

- Reporting and governance.

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) explaining your interest in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

The role will focus on developing and writing a revised NSW Health Guideline for Sexual Safety for Mental Health Consumers, so please describe any relevant clinical, policy or research experience in mental health or sexual assault and your writing skills. The role is full time, but please indicate if you prefer a part-time opportunity.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrneon Lisa.Byrne@health.nsw.gov.au .

Closing Date: 11.59pm Tuesday 11 November 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 is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade (following a comparative assessment).

- Please note the selection process is a suitability assessment including an interview and work sample.

- You can only be employed for a maximum of 12 months following this assessment.

- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.

Applications Close: 11.59pm Tuesday 11 November 2025

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