Project Officer, Active Living Policy

Join our Active Living Policy Team at Ministry of Health for an exciting two-year temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment guide and shape every aspect of our work.

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

The Centre for Population Health aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The Centre’s portfolio encompasses blood-borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity (covering healthy eating and physical activity). The strategies used to address these issues include statewide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.

About this role

This is a pivotal role for a dynamic individual who enjoys working in a progressive and fast-paced environment to deliver cross-government policy outcomes, often within tight timeframes.

You will have project and policy experience, problem solving, analysis and communication skills, as well as the ability to work with a range of stakeholders in a complex policy environment. You will be supporting development and implementation of best-practice physical activity, healthy built environment and active transport policies and programs, as part of NSW Health’s broader approach to the prevention of overweight and obesity.

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $110,266 - $122,058 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

• Contributing to and informing strategic and operational policy projects, focused on improving physical activity across the lifespan and encouraging built environments that support healthy behaviours and choices.
• Supporting development and implementation of best-practice projects, policies and programs for the NSW Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies.
• Providing project and policy advice and analysis to support Centre management and executive and contribute to the achievement of NSW Health’s objectives in relation to key physical activity and population health policies and strategies.

About you

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

• Project management and policy skills to review and evaluate projects and policy approaches for the NSW Ministry of Health and related government agencies to address current and emerging issues in relation to chronic and non-communicable disease prevention, with a focus on physical activity, healthy placemaking, built environments and active transport.
• Ability to provide advice, analysis and support to senior executives, staff across the NSW Health Service and the NSW Ministry of Health to consistently interpret and apply policies and practices in relation to physical activity.
• Excellent communication skills to enable preparation of high-quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy advice and analysis, discussion papers, or circulars to inform and to respond to requests, or initiate consideration of new approaches.
• Analysis and evaluation skills to assess new approaches and provide sound strategic advice on their potential for application within NSW Health and achievement of Ministry and Government objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to help build and maintain stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management.

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting:

1. An up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages),
2. A cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation for applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.
3. Responses to the two target questions below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

If you do not include responses to the target questions below, your application will not be considered.

1. Please provide an example of a complex project you have led and how you ensured it was successful
2. Describe a situation where you have had to analyse and interpret complex information, quickly evaluate impacts and determine a policy response or propose actions. What steps did you take? How did you manage key stakeholders with diverse views? What was the outcome?

For role related queries or questions contact Peta Lucas, Manager, Active Living Policy on [email protected] and quote REQ569095.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on [email protected]

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

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 14 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 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.

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