Assistant Project Officer

**Assistant Project Officer, Intergovernmental Relations Team**

Join our Intergovernmental Relations Team at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- 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.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.

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

**About this role**

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Officer to join the Intergovernmental Relations Team within the Government Relations Branch at the NSW Ministry of Health.

This is a pivotal role for a dynamic individual who enjoys working as part of a team in a progressive and fast-paced environment, often with tight timeframes. Your role is critical in coordinating advice for senior executives in preparation to represent NSW Health in national forums.

**Crown Clerk 5/6**, starting salary from $93,295 - $102,941 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**

The Assistant Project Officer provides a comprehensive range of high-level administrative and project support functions to the Intergovernmental Relations Team. The Assistant Project Officer will support the timely delivery of briefings for various intergovernmental forums including the Health Ministers Meeting and Health Chief Executives Forum, as well as other business as usual functions.

**About you**

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

- The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- 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.

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**: 11:59pm, Monday 23 September 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 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, Monday 23 September 2024