Senior Project Officer

Join the Prevention Programs Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting full- time opportunity (up to 11 months) and help shape the future of health in New South Wales

About us

• We are committed to supporting people in NSW to be healthy and well, to prevent ill health and tackle health inequalities.
• 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.

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

About this role

The Centre for Population Health (CPH) aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity. The strategies used to address these issues include statewide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.

This role is based in the Child and Family Programs team, Prevention Programs Branch. The branch provides statewide leadership in health promotion and service development aligned to the NSW Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy to reduce overweight, obesity and chronic disease. The Child and Family Programs team provides healthy eating and active living initiatives for children and families. This includes partnering with key stakeholders and local health districts to support the design, delivery and evaluation of programs in the community.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 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

• Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders and local health districts.
• Designing, commissioning and delivering key childhood obesity prevention programs based on the best local, national and international evidence.
• Analysing evidence, data and stakeholder views to provide strategic advice to senior decision makers.
• Proactively identifying and effectively managing stakeholder risks and communications.
• Scoping, planning and managing the delivery of the agreed program of work within required timeframe and budget.
• Working collaboratively with others in CPH to implement statewide prevention programs.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individual who has:

• Strong organisational skills and capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and to deliver high quality products within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Experience in managing change and communications with excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and translate complex and technical information accurately and effectively with diverse stakeholders, to achieve outcomes.
• Experience designing, implementing and managing large-scale health promotion programs to deliver health outcomes, using evidence, critical thinking and partnerships.

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) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below in application questionnaire.

Target Questions (maximum 4000 characters per question)

• Please provide an example of where you led a program of work with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders. What strategies and processes did you use to ensure the work was delivered on time and to the quality required? How did you identify and manage risk? What was the outcome?
• How do you go about preparing advice to senior decision makers when delivering change? What types of information do you consider? How do you ensure the advice is correct and stakeholder views are fairly represented? Please provide an example.

For role related queries or questions contact Helen Trevena on and quote REQ596455.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on

Closing Date: Tuesday 11 September :59pm)

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 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 position up to 11 months.
• This role will require the employee to work principally in the office located in St Leonards, NSW 2065.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

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

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Applications Close: Tuesday 11 September :59pm)