Strategic Change Project Officer

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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: REQ53274
Closing Date: 24 July 2018 (11:59PM)

We are looking for:

• A communication and engagement professional with strong stakeholder and project management skills.
• A results driven individual who can support development, implementation and delivery high quality communication projects in NSW Health.
• A proactive and focused individual with a keen eye for detail.

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 Strategic Change Project Officer performs project management and support activities that enable communications and change management strategies to support key strategic reform priorities. 
This role contributes to the development of strategic policy recommendations and advice to assist in the design and implementation of processes to support the successful adoption of system priorities and reforms.

The key outcomes this position will deliver:

• Working with a range of stakeholders to provide clear, high-quality, integrated communications across multiple channels, audiences and activities.
• Managing competing priorities given the need to address unforeseen issues and the high volume of work.
• Delivering content, analysis and advice on time to quality standards and within agreed scope.

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

You will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or experience working in a communications and stakeholder engagement team on large-scale transformation projects or in a large, diverse organisation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, supporting and developing integrated business and communications strategies and plans across multiple channels, high quality written material and online content, reports, briefs and correspondence.

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 questionnaire addressing the below selection criteria. 

Selection criteria - required knowledge, skills and experience:

1. High level issues management skills and ability to work within short timeframes on sensitive and complex matters and provide high level advice.
2. Demonstrated skills in relationship management, influencing, negotiating, consulting and communicating, both oral and written, on complex issues.
3. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders to deliver communications that engage and inform different audiences and enable positive change.
4. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated skills and experience in project planning, management, implementation and review.

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 Neil Clements, Manager, Strategic Change Unit at [email protected].

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:  24 July 2018 (11:59PM)