Senior Planning

Senior Planning & Policy Officer

Join the Strategic Reform and Planning Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing full-time opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales

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.

• Working on existing and emerging health technologies, genomics policies and specialised services across NSW, and nationally
• 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.
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment.

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

About this role

You'll be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

The Strategic Reform and Planning Branch (SRPB) supports and enables strategic reform, planning, economics, and evaluation to deliver a future-focused health system for NSW and inform investment and resource allocation. We achieve this by being innovative, trusted, and experts in our subject matter.

Our key functions

• To lead and support the process of service planning and investment for the future.
• Facilitate specialty services and new technology planning and evaluation.
• Provide tools to guide the system in strategic analysis and evaluation.
• Develop strategic policies that support improved outcomes for our consumers and the system.
• Support the NSW Health system to be a leader in the delivery of value based health care.

The Speciality Services and Technology Evaluation Unit (SSTEU) provides statewide leadership in the implementation of new technologies and strategic governance for services that are complex to deliver safely and effectively, have a cost of significance to the NSW Health system. Our role also includes guiding the appropriate adoption and use of new health technologies, genomics and precision medicine into clinical practice.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

The Senior Planning and Policy Officer supports the coordination, strategic governance and provides advice surrounding specialised services and genomics in NSW. The Senior Planning and Policy Officer supports and provides advice on the monitoring, research and evaluation aspects of genomics and specialised services, as well as providing project management for the implementation of new services.

• 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.
• Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with stakeholders and local health districts, and national partners.

About you

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

• 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.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• 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.

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.

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

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

• 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 Alexandra Scott on and quote REQ601916.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on

Closing Date: 11:59pm 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.

• 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: 11:59pm Wednesday 24 September 2025