Principal Policy Officer

Join the Office of the Deputy Secretary Population and Public Health & Chief Health Officer at the Ministry of Health for an exciting**_ two-year temporary, full-time opportunity_** and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- 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.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Build your career in population and public health with exposure to a large diversity of projects and programs both statewide and nationally.

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

**About this role**
Are you passionate about policy, projects and programs that make a difference for individuals, families and communities within the health space? We are looking for a high performing Principal Policy Officer with demonstrated experience in managing policy development, projects and programs, as well as strong stakeholder management skills, who can exercise judgement in fast-paced, complex and sensitive environments.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $139,787 - $161,663 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 Principal Policy Officer will primarily lead, manage and support the development of policies, projects and programs to support the achievement of NSW Health’s objectives in relation to the work of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Population and Public Health and Chief Health Officer. This may involve planning, managing and monitoring projects assigned to the team to ensure project outcomes and/or expectations are achieved; preparation of high-quality written reports, briefs, correspondence, and cabinet documents, and representing NSW Health on internal and external committees.

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

- The ability to work in a small dynamic and fast-paced team environment.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A demonstrated understanding of the health system challenges and opportunities, including the area of population health.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

**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)
- a cover letter (1-2 pages) that addresses the two target questions below.

**Target Questions**
- Please describe how you have built relationships and facilitated collaboration with key stakeholders to complete a complex project?
- Outline your skills and experience in identifying, assessing and managing risks for highly complex and sensitive matters within a complex government environment.

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.

**Closing Date: Sunday 5 January 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.

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 a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

**Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 January 2025