Policy Analyst

**Employment Type**: 2 Temporary Full Time (3 months up to 12 September 2025 and a 6 month opportunity). Part time may be considered.

**Position Classification**: Health Manager Level 2

**Remuneration**: $109,857 - $129,624, plus Superannuation

**Location**: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

**Hours Per Week**: 38

**Requisition ID**: REQ579571

**Closing Date**: Sunday 22 June 2025 (11:59PM)

**This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit-based selection process for more than 3 months.**
- Join **_Health Protection_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity for a 3 month and a 6 month role and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

**About the role**:

- With your skills and experience, you can contribute to enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
- The Aboriginal Environmental Health Unit is offering 2 temporary opportunities to be part of a team improving environmental health conditions for Aboriginal people in NSW
- Assist with management of Aboriginal environmental health programs including Housing for Health and the Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Training Program.
- Provide policy advice and develop draft policy on environmental health aspects related to Aboriginal communities.
- Undertake all aspects of project development and implementation including project planning, monitoring and regular reporting, as an individual and as a member of project teams.
- Implement programs to support the delivery of Aboriginal environmental health policies in NSW.
- Health Manager level 2, starting salary from $109,857 - $129,624 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Assist with the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of Aboriginal environmental health policy and initiatives (including the Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Training Program and Housing for Health) and the collection and analysis of evidence to direct future policy and programs in emerging areas.
- Undertake and manage all aspects of project development and implementation including project planning, monitoring and regular reporting, individually and on a team basis.
- Develop relationships and partnerships and collaborate and consult with key stakeholders in the Aboriginal environmental health field, (including with Local Health Districts, Local, State and Australian Government agencies, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, and non-government and community-based organisations) and represent the Branch or Department on committees and working groups.
- Provide advice on Aboriginal environmental health, with reference to legislative, regulatory and public health initiatives and the funding of such initiatives.
- Prepare ministerial briefings and correspondence as needed.

**About you**:

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

- Tertiary qualification in environmental health, public health, built environment, and/or relevant work experience in environmental health
- Experience in policy development, implementation and review
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Aboriginal public and environmental health
- Understanding of the range and nature of Aboriginal environmental health issues in NSW
- Demonstrated understanding of the elements of project management.

**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: Sunday 22 June 2025 (11:59PM)**

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**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 of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
- To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**Additional information**
- This position is open to internal NSW Health permanent employees, or temporary employees who have been employed as part of a merit-based selection process for more than 3 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
- For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.

**Applications Close: 20 June 2025