Join Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing (permanent) opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
• We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced and skilled senior policy officer to join our team
• Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW

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

About this role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Senior Policy Officer manages strategic and operational policies and projects to meet organisational objectives. The role is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of best practice policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health, public health organisations, and related government agencies.

Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 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

• Manage, develop, plan, evaluate and deliver complex projects and operational policy in relation to key public health strategies and programs including tobacco control, compliance and enforcement
• Prepare high quality written reports, presentations, briefs, correspondence, media responses and cabinet documents as required.
• Manage the project cycle, including developing project plans, identifying and coordinating resources, managing budgets, and meeting reporting requirements to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time, on budget, to quality standards and within agreed scope
• Explore and evaluate new policy approaches, including undertaking cost-benefit analyses and impact assessment, in order to provide sound strategic advice to achieve health objectives.
• Analyse and report on key data and performance information to support effective and policy and program settings.
• Support the Manager and Tobacco Enforcement Unit in effective compliance with NSW Health legislative and regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and maintain stakeholder relationships and effectively consult, communicate and negotiate to ensure required outcomes are delivered.
• Completing projects within agreed timeframes and performance standards while also managing a fluctuating workload of other tasks.
• Maintaining accurate knowledge of the diverse and complex policy framework within the Ministry of Health, NSW Health Service and related agencies in relation to tobacco compliance and enforcement, and broader tobacco control.
• Maintaining a NSW Health-wide perspective when researching and developing policy advice on tobacco compliance and enforcement policy and reform.

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

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

1. A key strength required in this role is to manage, develop, plan, evaluate, deliver and report on complex projects and operational policy in relation to key public health strategies and programs including tobacco control, compliance and enforcement – How might you go about ensuring that the data and reporting meets the policy intent?
2. Managing complex and demanding internal and external stakeholders is a key part of this role – Can you demonstrate how you would manage these stakeholders requests including what skills you use to come to a resolution and solution of issues.

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 Carolyn Murray on [email protected] and quote REQ590472.

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

Closing Date: Wednesday 6 August 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.

Additional information

1. 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.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: 11;59pm, Wednesday 6 August 2025