Policy Officer (Identified)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Policy Officer within the Aboriginal Maternal, Child, Youth & Family Health program to support policy development and program delivery at the Healthy Families and Communities Branch in NSW. The role focuses on Aboriginal health and families, working with health service providers and government agencies.

The position is temporary part-time (0.6 FTE) with a Crown Clerk grade 7/8 classification, offering pro-rata remuneration and superannuation.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in maternity, child and family health, paediatrics, youth health.
• Demonstrated experience in providing advice in a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders to deliver on policy and program areas.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and evaluation of policies, projects and programs for the Ministry of Health and related agencies to address policy issues.
• Assist with the implementation of Closing the Gap Outcome 2 and Outcome 4 for children.

Skills

Policy development

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications in maternity/child health/youth health

Job description

Policy Officer, Aboriginal Maternal, Child, Youth & Family Health, Healthy Families and Communities Branch

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 28 July 2028)

Position Classification: Crown Clerk grade 7/8

Remuneration: $116,981 - $129,492 p.a. (pro-rata for 0.6 FTE plus Super and annual leave loading)

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 21 hours

Requisition ID: REQ683912

Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:59pm)

This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status.

Join our Healthy Families and Communities Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Healthy Families and Communities Branch is committed to improve the health and wellbeing of people - now, across their life and for future generations. We develop equity focused policies and programs for the NSW Health system, including where it connects with social care.

This is an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal mothers and children in NSW.

Crown Clerk 7/8, salary from $116,981 - $129,492 p.a. (pro-rata for 0.6 FTE plus Super and annual leave loading)

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you’ll be doing

This role will be responsible for supporting the development and evaluation of policies, projects and programs for the Ministry of Health and related agencies to address current and emerging policy issues including supporting the implementation of the Closing the Gap Outcome 2 - children are born healthy and strong and Outcome 4 - children thrive in their early years.

The position will work closely with health service providers, other government agencies, and key stakeholders, with the support of the Principal Policy Officer.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: maternity, child and family health, paediatrics, youth health.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of advice in a multi-disciplinary or multi-agency environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders to deliver on policy and program/project areas.

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging and Cultural Capability Guide.

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.

Additional information

• This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position. Aboriginality/Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
• 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 and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
• Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Sunday 18 October 2026 (11:59pm)

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.