Assistant Policy Officer, Patient Safety First Unit
Join our System Management Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
* Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
* Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
* Committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
About this role
The Assistant Policy Officer position assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of systems, programs, policies and guidelines to support the Patient Safety First Unit (PSFU) and contributes to the provision of advice to a large range of stakeholders on matters relating to System Management Branch. The Assistant Policy Officer assists in the development of high level advice on Patient Safety issues to the Minister, the Executive, Local Health Districts and other personnel in NSW Health as appropriate.
Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $99,938 - $110,271 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
What you'll be doing
* Assist in the provision of oral and written advice to a large range of stakeholders of the NSW Health system relating to Patient Safety.
* Liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent and coordinated approach to the management of relationships and development of a shared understanding of needs and requirements.
* Assist in the preparation of accurate, clear and timely written and verbal communication specifically in relation to policy documents, briefs, correspondence, meetings and presentations for the Minister and Senior Executives and key staff within the Ministry of Health, public health organisations and related government agencies.
* Undertake a large range of clerical support functions necessary for the smooth operation of the Unit.
* Develop sound knowledge on matters related to Patient Safety. This includes administrative work related to the operations of the Patient Safety First Unit.
About you
* Knowledge and understanding of health priority areas, including the application of the legislation and policies.
* Understanding and knowledge of NSW public health system.
* Excellent organisational skills, especially in relation to the preparation of agendas and meeting papers, the organisation of large seminars, functions etc., and the ability to prioritise competing tasks and activities.
Eligibility
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.
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.
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.
Closing Date: Sunday 21 June 2026 (11:59PM)
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