Senior Policy Officer

Temporary Aboriginal Identified Senior Policy Officer 

Join our Health and Social Policy Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity (up to July 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. 
• 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.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• Build your career in health by supporting palliative and end of life care for Aboriginal people, as well as supporting the broader end of life and palliative care policy portfolio.

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

This is an Aboriginal Identified role where Aboriginal identity, cultural knowledge or connections are a genuine aspect of the role. Positions are specifically noted under the provisions of the NSW Anti-discrimination Act (1977).

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

NSW Health has a number of Aboriginal Health Workers who are trained and skilled in providing end of life and palliative care. This role provides you with opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of this workforce and provide high level advice on Aboriginal end of life and palliative care policy. In addition, you’ll be working on other end of life and palliative care projects for the broader community.  

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $120,859 - $133,183 plus 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 

• Provide sound information and policy advice for internal and external stakeholders on Aboriginal palliative and end of life care policy matters
• Understand the work of the Aboriginal Health Workers working in end of life and palliative care and provide guidance for queries and support needs of this workforce 
• Prepare briefs, correspondence and reports relating to end of life and palliative care
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the development and/or implementation of policies to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes
• Work with the palliative care policy team to manage and support other end of life and palliative care projects. 

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

• relevant, professional experience in the area of health and social policy and/or relevant tertiary qualifications
• substantial experience in developing, analysing and evaluating policy and other projects in a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environment.
• strong experience and skills in health and/or social policy/program monitoring, evaluation, data management and reporting. 
• demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders to deliver on complex policy and program/project areas.

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) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills and experiences relating to the role.

For questions about the role, please contact Nick Roberts Acting Principal Policy Officer, on (02) 9391 9***, or ************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ491950.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lisa Byrne on **********@health.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 05 June 2024

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

1. 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. 
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, 05 June 2024