Assistant Policy Officer, Systems Performance and Planning, Centre for Alcohol and other Drugs

NSW Health; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Career pathways across NSW Health

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health in St Leonards is seeking an Assistant Policy Officer within the Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs to support strategic service planning, performance monitoring and funding policy across NSW's AOD services. The role provides administrative and project support, helps develop policy briefs, and contributes to initiatives ensuring services are planned, funded and monitored to meet community needs.

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support for government policy, program or project work.
• Strong written communication with clear briefs and correspondence.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail and delivery of high-quality work.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Interest in health policy, service planning or public health.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative and project support to the Systems Performance and Planning Team.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes and support stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist in the development of policy documents, ministerial and parliamentary briefs, correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Contribute to projects that support evidence-based service and workforce planning for AOD services.
• Assist in sourcing and analysing information relating to AOD funding, system performance and emerging policy issues.
• Support reporting processes relating to strategic priorities and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Ministry of Health, Local Health Districts and the non-government sector.
• Help maintain effective systems and processes that support complex analytical and communication activities.

Skills

Administrative support

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Written communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Assistant Policy Officer, Systems Performance and Planning, Centre for Alcohol and other Drugs

Role Title: Assistant Policy Officer, Systems Performance and Planning, Centre for Alcohol and other Drugs

Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 5/6
Remuneration:$102,936 - $113,579, plus Superannuation
Location: St Leonards with flexible working arrangements available
Applications Close: Sunday 27 September 2026, 11:59pm

Join us in improving health outcomes for the people of NSW

The NSW Ministry of Health is responsible for providing strategic direction and leadership to the NSW health system. The Centre for Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAOD) leads policy, strategy, planning and investment to strengthen alcohol and other drug services across NSW.

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Policy Officer to join the Systems Performance and Planning Team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to statewide initiatives that support evidence-based service planning, performance monitoring and system improvement for alcohol and other drug (AOD) services.

About the role

The Assistant Policy Officer supports the delivery of strategic service planning, performance monitoring and funding policy activities across the NSW alcohol and other drugs sector.

Working closely with policy officers, managers and key stakeholders across NSW Health, the role provides administrative and project support, assists in the development of policy and briefing materials, and contributes to initiatives that ensure AOD services are planned, funded and monitored to meet the needs of the NSW community.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in health policy, program management and system performance within a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What you'll be doing

• Provide high-quality administrative and project support to the Systems Performance and Planning Team.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, record minutes and support stakeholder engagement activities.
• Assist in the development of policy documents, ministerial and parliamentary briefs, correspondence, presentations and reports.
• Contribute to projects that support evidence-based service and workforce planning for AOD services.
• Assist in sourcing and analysing information relating to AOD funding, system performance and emerging policy issues.
• Support reporting processes relating to strategic priorities and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Ministry of Health, Local Health Districts and the non-government sector.
• Help maintain effective systems and processes that support complex analytical and communication activities.

About you

• Experience providing administrative support for government policy, program or project work.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate documents, briefs and correspondence.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Well-developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• An interest in health policy, service planning, performance reporting or public health.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Significant experience providing comprehensive administrative support for government policy, program and project work.

At the Ministry of Health, you'll be part of an organisation committed to improving health outcomes for communities across NSW. We offer:

• Meaningful work that contributes to statewide health priorities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career pathways across NSW Health
• Access to employee wellbeing and support programs

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 one of the following:

• 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

A NSW Ministry of Health ongoing employee, or temporary employee with at least 12 months consecutive service

Targeted Questions

• 1. Provide an example of a piece of work where you researched information, analysed issues and prepared advice, a briefing, report or other written product for stakeholders. What was your approach and how did your work contribute to the outcome?
• 2. Describe a time when you supported the delivery of a policy, program or project with competing priorities and deadlines. How did you organise your work, engage stakeholders and ensure quality outcomes were delivered on time?

Additional Information

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: Sunday 27 September 2026, 11:59pm