Principal Policy Officer, Program Support Unit - St Leonards, Australia - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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St Leonards, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Full time - temporary (up to 3 years)

Applicants from regional locations are encouraged to apply.
35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment
An exciting opportunity in the Regional Health Division which brings together a dynamic team spanning across NSW

About this role
We are looking for a
Principal Policy Officer, Program Support Unit to join the Regional Health Division.

The Regional Health Division is responsible for providing advice to the Minister for Regional Health, Minister for Health and Secretary, NSW Health on matters concerning regional, rural and remote health.

The Division will provide advocacy for issues across the regional health environment, and identify opportunities to enhance local access to health and other social services that support quality health outcomes.

The Principal Policy Officer
will lead and manage the program support unit to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate a portfolio of strategic projects, to achieve project outcomes, and support the achievement of NSW Health's objectives in relation to regional and rural health and matters relevant to the portfolio of the Regional Health Division.

Part of this role will include coordinating the risk, quality, and progress of projects to organisational standards, and ensure project milestones are delivered on time, on budget, and within agreed scope.

Crown Clerk 11/12, salary from $134,411 - $155,445 plus Super and annual leave loading

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

Lead the development and delivery of a portfolio of projects, identifying interdependencies and leveraging resources to maximise efficiencies and achieve required organisation outcomes
Lead and oversee all aspects of project development and implementation across a portfolio of complex projects to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, and to quality
Develop and implement strategies for the continuous monitoring and evaluation of projects to identify and address issues and assess project progress and overall effectiveness
Manage stakeholder relationships through effective communication, and negotiation
Provide expert advice and information to stakeholders on emerging project issues and present recommendations to support project delivery in line with established plans, budgets, time frames, policy objectives and other project priorities

How to apply

Closing Date:
Sunday, 12 February 2023

Working at The Ministry of Health
Occasional attendance to the St Leonards office will still be required on a as needs basis.

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.

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

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
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role

As a provider of essential services across Australia, NSW Health plays a critical role in the community.

It is our priority to ensure we provide our workforce and our community with a healthy and safe workplace environment.

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 12 February 2023