Policy and Project Officer

Policy and Project Officer - Data Governance Reform Program

Employment Type : Temporary Full Time up to 30 June 2025
Position Classification : Health Manager Level 2
Remuneration : $106, - $125, per annum, plus Superannuation
Location : 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, in a hybrid working environment
Hours Per Week : 38
Requisition ID : REQ467496
Closing Date : 22 February 2024 (11:59PM)

About this role

• Join the NSW Health Data Governance Reform Program to help transform how NSW Health manages and utilises its data.
• As part of a dedicated small team, the role will be involved in developing and implementing data-related policies, frameworks, and guidance materials.
• This role provides the opportunity for individuals passionate about privacy and data to leverage their project management and communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders across NSW Health to support the delivery of the program.

Responsibilities will include:

• Provide project management and secretariat support
• Develop and maintain materials to enhance data governance capability across NSW Health
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data governance-related enquiries
• Report on the program’s Key Performance Indicators

About you

• Passionate about the effective and safe use of data to deliver impactful outcomes
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Possess effective time management skills and take responsibility for accurate and timely work results
• Demonstrated skills and experience in undertaking all stages of project management
• Experience in the provision of policy and project advice in a complex and multi-disciplinary environment
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Prior experience in data governance in government or Health would be advantageous

Candidate Assessment
You may be asked to undertake further assessments as part of the recruitment process for this position, which may include, but is not limited to, psychometric assessment ( personality and cognitive abilities assessments) and/or particular work tasks.

• A Cover Letter of no more than one (1) page is welcome to express your interest and demonstrate your suitability for this role.
• Responses by addressing the selection criteria below.
• An up-to-date resume of no more than three (3) pages which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role.
• 2x referees will need to be supplied prior to an offer being made.