Join the Prevention Programs Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary full-time opportunity (up to 9 months) and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!
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.
While regular office presence is essential at our St Leonards office, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
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 statewide policy and planning, legislation and regulation, program development, resource allocation, performance monitoring, research and evaluation.
This role is based in the Child and Family Programs team, Prevention Programs Branch. The branch provides statewide leadership in health promotion and service development aligned to the NSW Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy 2022-2032 to reduce overweight, obesity and chronic disease. The Child and Family Programs team provides healthy eating and active living initiatives for children and families. This includes partnering with key stakeholders and local health districts to support the design, delivery and evaluation of programs in the community.
The Project Officer is responsible for managing projects related to the delivery of key statewide healthy eating and active living initiatives for children and families. The Project Officer undertakes and manages all aspects of allocated projects including planning, monitoring and reporting; and contributes to the monitoring and evaluation of healthy eating and active living initiatives.
Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $113,574 - $125,720 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
Managing projects to support program delivery, monitoring and reporting, and continuous improvement.
Providing strategic advice and responding to Ministerial requests.
Contributing to the evaluation and monitoring of prevention programs, including the analysis and reporting of data.
Working collaboratively with others in CPH to implement statewide prevention programs.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
Sound and demonstrated knowledge of obesity, chronic disease prevention and health promotion issues specifically related to children and families, in particular priority populations.
Demonstrated organisational skills, the capacity to successfully complete several tasks concurrently and to achieve competing deadlines.
Effective oral, written communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to use and interpret data to prepare complex reports and submissions, which include reporting data.
Ability to work flexibly and effectively across policy and program areas within the Centre for Population Health if required.
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 two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
1. Provide an example of a time where you had to manage a complex stakeholder relationship to achieve an outcome for a preventive health program or initiative. What issues did you face? What strategies did you implement to overcome them? What would you do differently next time?
2. Describe a situation where you have had to analyse and interpret complex health information, quickly evaluate impacts and determine potential actions in the management of large health prevention programs or policy.
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
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[email protected]Closing Date: Sunday 28 June at 11:59pm
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.
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.
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.
This is a temporary role, up to 9 months, and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: Sunday 28 June at 11:59pm
