Stakeholder Projects and Events Officer

Join our Strategic Communications and Engagement Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. This role is to provide 12 months parental leave cover starting in December.

About us

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• Committed to fostering a 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.

We are excited to welcome an experienced Stakeholder Projects and Events Officer to join our dynamic and results-driven team, providing parental leave cover for 12 months starting in December. The Stakeholder Events and Project Officer manages the delivery of key internal and corporate events for the Ministry of Health, including the annual NSW Health Awards and National Sorry Day, and supports the delivery of stakeholder engagement activities, including international delegations.

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574 - $125,720 p.a. 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

As a dedicated Stakeholder Projects and Events Officer, you will:

• Develop and implement detailed project plans for major internal and corporate events, including statewide plans with engagement, development of criteria and online awards judging.
• Coordinate NSW Health nominations within state and national award programs.
• Develop and deliver all end-to-end sponsorship planning and activities relating to the NSW Health Awards, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled as outlined in the NSW Government Sponsorship Policy.
• Identify ways to promote health awards and events internally and externally, including to develop the supporting communications plan and deliverables.
• Manage protocols and related advice to support events.
• Assist with the delivery of corporate support for health tours and meetings by international visitors.
• Assist with developing policy on corporate support for international visits with state-wide agreement on preferred approach.
• Support Ministry of Health branches deliver their own corporate events by way of providing templates, linking them with suppliers and internal contacts to ensure event delivery is seamless.
• Capture analytics, data and sentiment to help inform ways of improvement.

About you

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

• Strong experience in delivering large and high-profile events.
• Stakeholder engagement experience, particularly with seeking and managing sponsorship opportunities.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including internal teams and external suppliers.
• 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.

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages), cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below (maximum 300 words per question):

• Detail your experience in coordinating and delivering a large-scale event in a large matrix organisation. What was the approach and result, and how did it support business objectives?
• Describe a time when you engaged stakeholders to help you deliver a new initiative. What challenges did you experience, how did you engage and communicate with your stakeholders and how did you support them?

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.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Sylvia Baraya on and quote REQ

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on

Closing Date: Wednesday 24 September 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.

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 role providing 12 months parental leave cover starting in December.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
• Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey Apply now

Applications Close: Wednesday 24 September 2025