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SalaryEmployment 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: REQ383772
Closing Date: 26 March 2023 (11:59PM)
Be part of an innovative team in State-wide Health Prevention Programs in NSW. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong experience in leading strategic program reform to meet the needs of priority populations, stakeholder relationship management, project management, codesign, evaluation, and operational service delivery.
Where you'll be working
The Centre for Population Health (CPH) aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity. The strategies used to address these issues include state-wide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.
The CPH works closely with service provider organisations such as Local Health Districts (LHDs) to manage and support the local delivery of agreed policies, programs and services across the state. Programs and services funded and/or supported by the CPH are delivered in government, non-government, community and clinical settings.
The CPH approach is characterised by a focus on evidence-informed programmatic and system-level interventions that improve health, reduce health inequity, create healthy environments, promote community action, enable personal health-seeking and recognise the social determinants of good health.
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What you'll be doing
The Senior Project Officer is responsible for the design, commissioning and delivery of key obesity prevention programs based on the best local, national and international evidence.
The Senior Project Officer leads and manages state-wide program delivery within agreed budget and time frames; and provides strategic advice and support to the CPH executive and across the Ministry of Health as required.
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 REQ383772 to submit your application.
- High level understanding of obesity, chronic disease prevention and health promotion issues, specifically related to children, young people and families.
- Well-developed organisational skills, the capacity to successfully complete several tasks concurrently and to achieve competing deadlines.
- Proven excellent oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret data, research and published literature and prepare presentations, complex reports and submissions.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budget and staff, including staff professional development.
- Ability to work flexibly and effectively across other portfolio areas within the Centre as required.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health and/or a related discipline or equivalent experience.
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For role related queries or questions contact Helen Trevena on Helen.Trevena@health.nsw.gov.au.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the NSW 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 .
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission 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.
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.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Applications Close: 26 March 2023 (11:59PM)
