Assistant Project Officer

Join our **_AOD Strategic Projects Team_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_temporary employment (up to 12 months)_** opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

**About us**
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $ 93,295 - $102,941plus 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**
- Support the implementation programs of alcohol and other drug (AOD) strategic projects and initiatives in line with the strategic priorities of the CAOD.
- Coordinate correspondence and briefings within variable deadlines to ensure efficient and appropriate recording and handling of documents.
- Support CAOD’s web-based resources to ensure they are current according to the Ministry’s web publishing and web content standards.
- Maintain effective relationships with key staff across CAOD, provide operational support with a customer service approach, and work collaboratively with others to support project delivery.

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

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to develop long-term relationships with senior executives and management.
- The ability to support multiple projects with tight deadlines and competing demands and priorities.
- Experience and skill in a range of secretariat and administrative services, including coordinating meetings, preparing papers, taking minutes and keeping track of actions.
- The ability to work in a 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: Wednesday 8 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, Wednesday 8 January 2025