Senior Policy Officer - Surgical Services

Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Health staff wishing to apply to this up to seven (7) month internal opportunity. In order to be eligible to apply for this role, you must be a permanent/ongoing employee or a temporary employee with at least 12 months consecutive service. 

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.

• Employment type: up to 7-month secondment.
• 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment.
• Be a core member of the team leading the roll out of the Demand and Capacity surgery dashboard and the state wide electronic Recommendation for Admission program.
• Join a dynamic and passionate team, committed to growth and development.a

About this role
This role provides strategic and operational waitlist and surgery management advice as well as leading projects supported on behalf of the Principal Policy Officer, Surgical Services. The role provides project leadership to support the achievement of NSW Health’s objectives in relation to health system purchasing and performance with specific focus on elective surgery waitlist and theatre management.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from$120,859 - $133,183 plus Super and annual leave loading.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing
The Senior Policy Officer provides information and advice to Senior Executives, staff within the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies on elective surgery access. A key component of this role is providing subject matter expertise and leadership to the Demand and Capacity Dashboard roll out and the development of the electronic Recommendation for Admission program. The Senior Policy Officer role will also plan, manage and monitor projects assigned to the surgery team and prepare high quality written reports, briefs, correspondence as required to respond to agency or government requests.

About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals with.

• Sound knowledge of surgery waitlist management in NSW public hospitals and/or theatre management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in managing broad and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated project management leadership of complex projects at a facility, LHD +/- State level.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

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) AND explain your interest and suitability to the role.

Closing Date: Sunday 4 February 2024

For role related queries or questions contact Sarah-Jane Waller, Principal Policy Advisor, Surgical Services on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ459079.

If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, contact Frankie De Luca on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Health internal EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. 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.
2. You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest.
3. 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.

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.

Considering the significant risks posed by COVID-19, the Ministry of Health expects all workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and you will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 4 February 2024