Senior Planning and Policy Officer

at  Ministry of Health

SENIOR PLANNING AND POLICY OFFICER (RD 786320)

Join our Strategic Capital Planning Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment 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.
• Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
  To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced Planning and Policy Officer to develop and support the implementation of best practice service planning, capital planning, policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health. Previous experience in health service planning, health policy and or clinical experience would be considered advantageous for this role.

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

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.
We are looking for an experienced Planning and Policy Officer to develop and support the implementation of best practice service planning, capital planning, policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health. Previous experience in health service planning, health policy and or clinical experience would be considered advantageous for this role.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $125,693 - $138,510 p.a. 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

• Provide advice and support to Branch Directors, Senior Executives, and staff across NSW Health and the Ministry of Health to consistently interpret and apply policies and practices in relation to health capital planning that improves patient outcomes and ongoing sustainability of health services.
• Prepare high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, policy, discussion papers, or circulars to inform, respond to requests, or initiate consideration of new policy initiatives.
• Liaise, communicate, and consult with key staff in public health organisations and stakeholder representatives to secure their engagement and ensure effective interface on policy and program development, planning and implementation.

We are looking for an experienced Planning and Policy Officer to develop and support the implementation of best practice service planning, capital planning, policies, programs, projects, and activities for the Ministry of Health. Previous experience in health service planning, health policy and or clinical experience would be considered advantageous for this role.

• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND:

• Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills OR:
• Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below