Senior Policy And Project Officer, Oral Health Services And Strategic Planning

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $119,348.00 - $136,057.00, plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ361110
Closing Date: 4 December 2022 (11:59PM)

Where you'll be working
You will be working with a diverse and dynamic team within the Centre for Oral Health Strategy which is a state-wide function of the NSW Ministry of Health.

The Centre for Oral Health Strategy leads the strategic development and coordination of oral health policy and programs for NSW. The Centre monitors the implementation of population health-based oral health prevention initiatives and public oral health service delivery in NSW.

For more information visit www.health.nsw.gov.au

What you'll be doing
The Senior Policy and Project Officer, Oral Health Services and Strategic Planning develops and supports the implementation of best practice policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies and provides policy advice to support the achievement of NSW Health’s objectives in relation to oral health service provision.

Candidate Assessment
You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but is not limited to, psychometric assessment (e.g. personality and cognitive abilities assessments) and/or particular work tasks.

How to apply
Your application to be considered should include:

• Responses by addressing the selection criteria below
• An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.
• Application must be lodged electronically. Please go to https://jobs.health.nsw.gov.au/ and search Job Reference Number REQ361110 to submit your application.

Selection Criteria * Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in health service management or equivalent industry experience in dentistry or public health, including a demonstrated understanding of public sector oral health service issues, policies and processes.

• Demonstrated ability to make judgements and to work within a team approach to approve changes in standards, practices, policies and procedures in public sector oral health.
• Experience in project management from design to evaluation to reach predicted outcomes against strategic and business plans.
• Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working and consulting with government and non-government agencies, Aboriginal communities and a wide range of stakeholders to address sensitive and/or contentious issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of the processes for, and experience in policy development and analysis, and project management, including financial and risk management.
• High-level analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
• High-level interpersonal, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated capacity for self-directed work and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Kara Clarke on Kara.Clarke@health.nsw.gov.au.

Our Commitment to Diversity
NSW Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQ+, those with special needs and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Things to consider when submitting application:
To be eligible for employment in the role you must be one of the following. You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia:

• an Australian Citizen, or
• a permanent resident of Australia, or
• a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
• a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

COVID-19 Vaccination Compliancy
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Applications Close: 4 December 2022 (11:59PM)