Principal Operations and Engagement Officer

Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Government staff wishing to apply to this 9-month internal opportunity. You must be an employee of a NSW Government agency to apply for this role.

• Join a passionate team, committed to growth and development
• Employment type: 9-month secondment, 13 October 2025 to 26 July 2026
• Interviews to take place week beginning 29 September 2025
• 35 hour working week, principally in St Leonards

This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.

About this role

This unique and exciting role provides critical support to the Legal and Regulatory Services leadership and management team and the Executive Director. This role enables effective decision making, ensuring collaboration and communication across teams, assisting with preparing of briefs, business reporting and the delivery of business improvement, engagement and change projects.

Crown Clerk 11/12, salary from $ 149,739 - $173,174 p.a. (pro rata) plus Super and annual leave loading.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

• Providing high level support to the Executive Director and General Counsel in effectively managing, planning and coordinating the functions of the Branch, its staff and contractors in accordance with the Ministry's strategic and corporate objectives to ensure its efficient and smooth operation.
• Providing high quality organisation and business management advice on complex or significant issues as required to ensure that Branch Senior Executives are in a position to make sound and proper decisions.
• With your team, coordinate the effective planning and management of the resources within the Branch, and support the preparation of budget projections and inputs, and ongoing analysis and reporting of budget compliance and variations to Branch leadership.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively develop high-level communications and correspondence.
• Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate and present solutions, ideas and recommendations.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Strong understanding of finance and budgeting as well as the ability to collate information and interpret reports

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and suitability to the role.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 23 September 2025

Additional information

• This is a NSW Government-wide EOI, and only eligible applications will be considered.
• Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample only to determine your suitability.
• You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Working at The Ministry of Health

The position is located in St Leonards, in a modern, purpose-built building within an activity-based working environment. Close to public transport, cafés and local amenities.

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

For role related queries or questions contact Chris Carr, Executive Director, Legal and Regulatory Services and General Counsel by email on and quote REQ

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Frankie De Luca, Talent Acquisition Business Partner by email on

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.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Tuesday 23 September 2025