Policy and Project Officer

About You

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

• 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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated operational experience working in the health system.
• Understanding of incident and emergency management desirable.
  
  

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 target question below.

Target Questions (1-2 pages)

• Tell us about a time you worked on a project or policy where you needed to collect, analyse and review information to inform a complex problem. List key considerations and learnings from the experience.
  
  

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 Bethany Lansom on Bethany.Lansom@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ700886

If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Khloe Yang on Shuo.Yang@health.nsw.gov.au

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

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

• 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.
• For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
• 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: 12 November 2026 (11:59PM)