Senior Policy Officer

vor 2 Wochen


Sydney, Österreich Tideri Jobbörse Vollzeit

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW, in a hybrid working environment
Requisition ID: REQ531299
Closing Date: Thursday 28 November 2024 (11:59pm)

Join our Health Protection NSW at Health System Support Group for an exciting Temporary Full-Time opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us
Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under GSE Rule 26.

About the 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 One Health Branch in Health Protection NSW works closely to coordinate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to prevent exposure to, and minimise the impact of, infectious diseases.
Some of these stakeholders include Public Health Units, Department of Primary Industries, Wildlife Health Australia, and the University of Sydney Veterinary School.

The Animal and Vector Borne Diseases team is responsible for developing and implementing processes and procedures for state-wide public health surveillance, reporting, prevention, and control of public health threats related to zoonotic and vector-borne diseases.

What you will do

The Senior Policy Officer will analyse the impact of public health strategies and develop and refine programs and approaches to achieve public health benefit, with a particular focus on ensuring public health outcomes with Aboriginal people and communities.

Projects for this role may include but are not limited to:
Participating in One Health projects combining environmental health and infectious disease prevention with Aboriginal communities.
Representation of One Health Branch / Health Protection NSW on working groups and interagency committees.
Consider risks and prepare for novel or emerging zoonotic and vector-borne disease threats.

About you:

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Post graduate qualifications in Public Health or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in policy development and evaluation, including the provision of expert policy advice and recommendations on complex public or population health issues and how these impact on Aboriginal people and communities.
Experience in the investigation and management of communicable diseases or other public health threats as they relate to Aboriginal people in NSW.
High-level conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
Excellent organisational skills, with proven capacity to deliver high quality products within agreed timeframes.
Strong inter-personal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written skills.

How to apply

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 selection criteria below.

Selection Criteria
This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under GSE Rule 26.
Post graduate qualifications in Public Health or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
Experience in policy development and evaluation, including the provision of expert policy advice and recommendations on complex public or population health issues and how these impact on Aboriginal people and communities.
Experience in the investigation and management of communicable diseases or other public health threats as they relate to Aboriginal people in NSW.
High-level conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information rapidly and accurately.
Excellent organisational skills, with proven capacity to deliver high quality products within agreed timeframes.
Strong inter-personal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written skills.
Extensive experience in working effectively with Aboriginal people, communities, organisations and other external stakeholders to translate community voices into optimal outcomes, within operating or policy constraints.

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Rebecca Chan on (email protected)

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.

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