Role Title: Senior HR Policy Advisor

Join the Workplace Relations Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

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.

• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

• Build your career in workplace relations policy development and advisory.

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About this role

This highly valued role is in the Ministry of Health’s, Workplace Relations Branch. The Branch plays a key role in supporting the NSW Health workforce in leading system wide workplace relations policy development and advice.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

They key focus of this role is system-wide employment-related policy and projects, and associated activities.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior HR Policy Advisor you will:

• Provide high level policy advice internally to senior management of the Ministry and externally to NSW Health organisations on policy related workplace relations issues.
• Develop system-wide workplace relations policies relating to the employment of NSW Health staff.
• Respond to requests from NSW Health organisations for information on complex workplace issues and for advice on appropriate strategies to deal with employment issues related to your policy portfolio.

About you

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

• Substantial experience in organisation- or state-wide policies and projects pertaining to human resources or workforce matters and provision of related advice in a complex environment.

• Experience managing workplace and employment issues, and the application of policies and legislation to employment situations, preferably in the public sector.

• The ability to work with colleagues in a small dynamic team environment whilst taking individual responsibility for matters within your remit.

• Knowledge of the environment and employment arrangements under which NSW Health staff are engaged and under which services are provided to patients in public hospitals.

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 demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. Describe your experience in managing organisation- or state-wide policies or projects related to workplace/ employment matters, including engaging with a range of stakeholders such as unions, staff and managers.

1. Describe your experience in providing advice on complex employment related matters.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Matthew Pearson on [email protected] and quote REQ563515.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Lily Flynn on [email protected]

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 8 April 2025

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 cultural