Senior Project Officer - Intelligence, Data and Reporting

NSW Health; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health’s Centre for Regulation and Enforcement seeks a Senior Project Officer to drive intelligence, data and reporting initiatives within tobacco and e-cigarette regulation. You will plan and lead complex projects, identify high-risk activities, and generate insights to inform strategy and operations.

The role requires strong data and regulatory experience, discretion, stakeholder engagement and the ability to work across a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in data or intelligence environment, with an understanding of information sharing protocols and restrictions.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly, reprioritise tasks and respond to changing operational priorities.
• Experience in a regulatory or law enforcement operating environment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues and Senior Project Officer matters.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
• The ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and contribute positively to team outcomes.
• Experience working within a government, regulatory or compliance environment would be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead and undertake complex intelligence, data and reporting projects to identify high-risk activities, premises, entities and emerging trends across tobacco and e-cigarette regulation.
• Develop intelligence-informed operational insights, risk indicators and performance reporting to support business planning, priority setting, targeting, quality assurance and continuous improvement of CRE’s operating model.
• Coordinate briefing materials, governance processes and regulatory activities within a complex government environment.
• Collaborate with other Senior Project Officers across the Centre to deliver timely and accurate insights.

Skills

Data intelligence experience

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

Discretion & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Job description

Senior Project Officer - Intelligence, Data and Reporting

Role Title: Senior Project Officer – Intelligence, Data and Reporting

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to June 2029)
Position Classification:Crown Clerk 9/10
Remuneration:$133,348 - $146,945 plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week:35 hours
Requisition ID:REQ686483
Closing Date: Wednesday 23 September at 11:59pm 2026

Join our Centre for Regulation and Enforcement at Ministry of Health for an exciting temporary employment opportunity until 30 June 2029 and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

This role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a high-impact team working to protect public health and reduce harm from illicit tobacco and vaping products.

About us

Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.

While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

About the role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to enhancement of health in the NSW community while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

The Senior Project Officer, Intelligence, Data and Reporting is responsible for planning, leading and undertaking complex intelligence, data and reporting projects to identify high-risk activities, premises, entities and emerging trends across tobacco and e-cigarette regulation.

The role assists the Manager, Centre Operations by developing intelligence-informed operational insights, risk indicators and performance reporting to support business planning, priority setting, targeting, quality assurance and the continual improvement of CRE’s intelligence-led and risk-based operating model.

This role works closely with other Senior Project Officers across the Centre and contributes to the coordination of briefing materials, governance processes and regulatory activities within a complex and fast-paced government environment.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

Experience in data or intelligence environment, with an understanding of information sharing protocols and restrictions.

Proven ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly, reprioritise tasks and respond to changing operational priorities.

Experience in a regulatory or law enforcement operating environment.

Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues and Senior Project Officer matters.

The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.

A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

The ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment and contribute positively to team outcomes.

Experience working within a government, regulatory or compliance environment would be highly regarded.

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.

Additional information

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.

For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal

Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Wednesday 23 September at 11:59pm 2026