Principal Policy Officer - St Leonards, Australia - Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health

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St Leonards, Australia

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Description

Principal Policy Officer- Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing- 35 hour working week, in a hybrid working environment

About this role

The Principal Policy Officer, Aged Care provides professional and organisational leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic policy frameworks and responses which enable the achievement of the Ministry's planned outcomes, and alignment with broader Government objectives.

This role will lead and manage emerging national aged care reform policy issues as they relate to NSW Health services, along with other aged care policies and programs.

The Principal Policy Officer provides strategic advice to the Director, Aged Care regarding current, evolving or emerging aged care reform policy issues to facilitate executive decision-making and ensure effective planning and program management to deliver against objectives and timeframes, leading a team of policy professionals and drawing on effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Crown Clerk 9/10, salary from $134,411 - $155,445 p.a. (plus super and annual leave loading)

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing- Lead and manage the development and evaluation of strategic policies and projects/programs for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies to support the achievement of NSW Health's objectives.- Research and evaluate aged care reform policies in order to assess and advise on their relevance and their potential impact on Ministry and Government objectives.- Provide sound information and advice on current and emerging aged care reform policy issues to Senior Executives and key staff within the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies to ensure issues are satisfactorily resolved or addressed.- Provide advice to support managers to consistently interpret aged care policies and practices.

How to apply- Please provide details of a major project or policy that you were responsible for developing and/or implementing, including key aspects that you considered were critical to its success

Closing Date:

11:59pm Thursday 02 March 2023

Working at The Ministry of Health

The Health and Social Policy Branch is part of the Health System Strategy and Planning Division in the NSW Ministry of Health and includes five units: Aged Care; Disability, Youth and Paediatric Health; Maternity, Child and Family; Community Care and Priority Populations.

The Branch works in partnership with the health system, government agencies, academia and the non-government sector to develop equity-based policies and programs for the NSW health system, including where these connect with social care.

The work of the Branch is strongly influenced by evidence-based and social determinants approaches and focusses on building connections and integrating care.

Benefits

The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning and development and work-life balance.

Here are some of the reasons why the Ministry of Health is a great place to work:

Our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment underpin our organisation's culture
We celebrate diversity, inclusion and belonging
We offer opportunities for career progression, learning and development
We make time for what counts
we support flexible work practices, including hybrid working
You will have access to Fitness Passport
access to 500+ gyms across NSW

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.

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