Senior Project and Policy Officer

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Project and Policy Officer. Terms and conditions vacancy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3
Remuneration: $108,255 - $123,411
Location: North Sydney
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ53733
Closing Date: 31 July 2018 (11:59PM)

We are looking for:

• An individual who is passionate about delivering high quality projects in a demanding environment.
• Someone with strong communication, negotiation and problem solving skills.
• A professional committed to developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders.

About the Strategic Reform Branch
The NSW Health Strategic Reform Branch (SRB) has been established to lead and support health system reform. The Branch reports to the Deputy Secretary, Strategy and Resources in the Ministry of Health.

Key functions of the Branch are to lead the development of:

• the strategic vision for health into the future; 
• shared system priorities;
• collaborative strategic relations within the health cluster and across government agencies; and
• purposeful measurement, analysis and economic appraisal of strategic priorities.

The Strategic Reform Branch works in a fast-paced collaborative environment, with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The Branch is supporting an exciting phase of innovation and change and the position will play a role in helping to shape the future direction of the NSW health system.

What you'll be doing
The Senior Policy and Project Officer coordinates the development and implementation of a range of projects and policy initiatives that contribute to achieving NSW Health?s strategy priorities in alignment with Government objectives.

The role performs project management and policy development activities and provides informed advice to enable the Strategic Reform Branch to oversee reforms that support the future vision for the health system.

The key outcomes this position will deliver:

• The Director and senior executives receive the necessary advice and support to successfully deliver projects that are aligned with the strategic objectives of NSW Health.
• Collaborative stakeholder relationships are developed that facilitate the design and implementation of reforms.

For more information go to www.health.nsw.gov.au

You will have:
1. Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) including a demonstrated ability to synthesise and present complex concepts to diverse audiences to support strategic decision making.
2. Relevant tertiary qualifications and experience providing advice to executives to support informed decision making and implementation of complex projects.

How to apply - your application should include:

• A cover letter addressing your suitability for this role.
• An up-to-date resume of no more than five (5) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• A completed online form addressing the below selection criteria. You may also wish to attach responses to the selection criteria with your application. 

Selection criteria - required knowledge, skills and experience:
1. Advanced project management skills and the demonstrated ability to plan, oversee and implement complex projects or policies on time.
2. Strong organisational skills and a proven ability to deliver high-quality work in a demanding professional environment.
3. Advanced interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills, with demonstrated experience developing collaborative relationships with stakeholders to achieve project goals and manage competing stakeholder perspectives.
4. Experience engaging with stakeholders to develop solutions to complex issues.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including the demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex information from a variety of sources to make informed recommendations.
6. The ability to pro-actively identify, manage and mitigate emerging risks in a multi-disciplinary policy environment.

A copy of the position description can be accessed Position Description

Health NSW is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Further information:
If you would like more information on this role please contact George Leipnik, Director, Strategy and System Priorities Unit on 9461 7278. 

NOTES:

• Applicants should note that the Strategic Reform Branch will be relocating to St Leonards from 2020. 
• Only Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible to apply. 
• Relevant standard screening checks will be undertaken following interviews e.g. National Criminal Records Checks, Service Checks, Proof of ID (100 point ID Checks) etc.

Applications Close: 31 July 2018 (11:59PM)