Policy Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Policy Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Role Title: Policy Officer, Cannabis Medicines Unit
Employment Type: Full Time (Temporary up until June 2019)
Role Classification: Clerk Grade 7/8
Remuneration: $92,470.00 - $102,359.00 pa plus superannuation and annual leave loading
Hours per Week: 35 hours
Location: North Sydney (Moving to St Leonards mid 2020)
Requisition ID:  REQ56005
Closing Date: 2 August 2018 11:59pm

About this role
Undertake policy and program development, review and evaluation of projects for the NSW Health Service, the Ministry of Health, and related government agencies to address current and emerging issues in relation to a range of state-wide policies, including cannabis medicines and programs related to the portfolio of the Chief Health Officer and Deputy Secretary, Population and Public Health.
 
Where you'll be working
The role sits in the Medicinal Cannabis Unit, Office of the Chief Health Officer. There is a diverse range of portfolios held within the Office and dealt with more broadly across the Division. The NSW Ministry of Health is located at North Sydney, close to public transport and a great range of shops and eateries.
 
What you'll be doing
The role provides advice and support to the Office of the Chief Health Officer. The role will assist with projects and in the preparation of high quality written advice in the form of reports, briefs, correspondence, policy, discussion papers or circulars to inform or respond, as required.
Need more information?

1. Click here for the Role Description
   
2. Find out more about applying for this position
   
3. All applicants must attach a response to the two targeted questions (1-2 pages) and your CV (no more than 5 pages)
   
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For role related queries or questions Emma Dawe on [email protected]
TARGETED QUESTIONS
 
If you do not include responses to the below questions your application will not be considered.
 

1. Provide an example of a time when you provided policy advice and the steps you took in developing that advice. 
    
   
2. Give an example of how you have successfully managed a large volume and variety of work, competing priorities, interests and deadlines, and describe the tools you used to support delivery.
   

 
The Ministry of Health values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
 
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be one of the following:
•  an Australian Citizen, or
•  a permanent resident of Australia, or
•  a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or
•  a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia

You can only be offered employment in this role for the duration that your current visa allows you to work in Australia, and you can only be offered ongoing employment if you have a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.
 
To learn more about working at the Ministry of Health, please visit our career portal.

Applications Close: 2 August 2018 11:59pm