Join the Prevention Programs Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing (permanent) opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

ABOUT US

• We are committed to supporting people in NSW to be healthy and well, to prevent ill health and tackle health inequalities
• 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.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
  To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual who has:

• Experience designing, implementing, evaluating, disseminating and continuously improving population-level initiatives to deliver health outcomes, using theory, evidence, innovative technologies, critical thinking and partnerships.
• A track record of building strong decision-making partnerships, including collaborating with others to overcome barriers and negotiate effective joint solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and translate complex and technical information accurately and effectively with diverse stakeholders, to achieve outcomes.
• Strong organisational skills and capacity to successfully manage competing priorities and to deliver high quality products within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development

ABOUT THIS ROLE

The Centre for Population Health (CPH) aims to promote health and prevent morbidity and mortality caused by modifiable risk factors. The CPH portfolio encompasses blood borne viruses, sexual health, tobacco and obesity. The strategies used to address these issues include state-wide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.
This role is based in the Early Childhood and Schools team which provides state-wide leadership in healthy eating and active living initiatives in schools and early childhood settings to foster healthy habits for life. This includes partnering with key stakeholders such as the Department of Education, Independent and Catholic school sectors, early childhood sector stakeholders and local health districts to support the design, delivery, evaluation, monitoring and dissemination of programs into primary schools, secondary schools, and early childhood settings.
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.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Building and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with colleagues in the school and early childhood sectors and NSW Health
• Designing, commissioning and delivering key childhood obesity prevention programs based on the best available local, national and international evidence
• Analysing evidence, data and stakeholder views to provide strategic advice to senior decision makers
• Proactively identifying and effectively managing stakeholder and implementation risks
• Scoping, planning and managing the delivery of the agreed program of work within required timeframe and budget