Senior Policy Officer And Senior Project Officer - Health Workforce Taskforce

Senior PolicyOfficer and Senior Project Officer - TWO positions availableAre you a big picture thinker who likes to solve problems? Are you someone who can operate in a complex environment and coordinate different stakeholder perspectives?Join the interjurisdictional Health Workforce Taskforce hosted within the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity (up to 30 June 2025) 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.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• Use your policy, strategic thinking and project coordination skills to work on national workforce projects.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access ourAvailable positions: 2x temporary positions, (up to 30 June 2025)ROLE 1: Senior Project Officer, Overseas Health Practitioner Reforms Implementation (Kruk Review)You will support the interjurisdictional Health Workforce Taskforce to deliver the implementation plan for the independent review of Australia's regulatory settings relating to overseas health practitioners Final Report (the Kruk review). This includes working with a project management office overseeing delivery of the plan, collaborating across Commonwealth, state and territory health departments and agencies, coordinating projects and preparing project reports for health chief executives and health ministers.Clerk Grade 9/10 salary, from $120,859 - $133,183 (plus Super and Annual Leave loading)For more information,ROLE 2: Senior Policy Officer, Secretariat and Business CoordinationYou will support business of the secretariat of the Health Workforce Taskforce including developing agendas, distributing meeting papers, recording actions and maintain budget and administration for Taskforce projects including the Kruk Review. This includes working with Taskforce members across the jurisdictions on project committees and contributing to reports to the Taskforce, Health Chief Executives Forum and Health Ministers Meeting.Clerk Grade 9/10 salary, from $120,859 - $133,183 (plus Super and Annual Leave loading)For more information,About youWe are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• High level project management skills
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment
• Demonstrated understanding of key challenges facing the Health Workforce
• Specific to the Senior Policy Officer role - Strong budget administration skills

How to applyAt 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: * An up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages)

• A cover letter outlining which role/s you are interested in (either Role 1, Role 2 or both) and explaining your interest in and suitability for the role against the selection criteria.
• A response to the target questions below:

Target Question (1-2 pages) * Describe a time where you managed a project to deliver a number of concurrent objectives with competing deadlines. What steps did you take to ensure deadlines were met and outcomes achieved? What was the result?For role related queries or questions, contact Phuong Huynh on and quote REQ494164.If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Leila Maugeri onClosing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 23 June 2024Our commitment to diversity and inclusionAt 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 visitTo 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 and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
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• 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, Sunday 23 June 2024