Principal Policy Officer – Identified
The Aboriginal Programs and Policy Team, part of the Prevention and Response to Violence, Abuse and Neglect Unit within the Healthy Families and Communities Branch, is seeking expressions of interest for a Principal Policy Officer role (Identified).
Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $149,739 per annum plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35‐hour work week, work location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.
About us
The PARVAN Unit is staffed by dedicated policy professionals who support NSW Health services to deliver evidence‐based, culturally safe and trauma‐informed responses to children, young people and adults who are victim‐survivors of violence, abuse and neglect.
PARVAN supports and drives NSW Health policy and practice priorities related to the prevention, identification and response to:
* child abuse and neglect
* domestic and family violence
* Aboriginal family violence
* medical and forensic responses to violence, abuse and neglect
* adult survivors of child sexual assault
* children and young people with problematic or harmful sexual behaviours
About the role
Are you passionate about addressing violence, abuse and neglect and working to make health services accessible and culturally safe for Aboriginal people and families? This is a unique opportunity to make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of people in NSW, with a specific focus on Aboriginal people and communities, in an innovative and dynamic policy environment.
The Prevention and Response to Violence Abuse and Neglect (PARVAN) Unit is the lead NSW Health Unit addressing the complex issues of preventing and responding to violence, abuse and neglect. Our unit supports the NSW Health system to improve outcomes through integrated, culturally safe, high‐quality, psychosocial and medical and forensic services and other strategic policy and capacity‐building initiatives.
What you'll be doing
The Aboriginal Policy and Programs Team is responsible for managing a busy portfolio with a diverse and interesting range of policy, program and project work, including:
* Leading NSW Health services to provide Aboriginal‐informed and culturally safe violence, abuse and neglect responses that are high quality, evidence‐based, and trauma‐informed.
* Leading in the design, implementation and evaluation of new and integrated violence, abuse and neglect policies, programs, services and clinical pathways that meet the needs of Aboriginal people and families.
* Supporting quality improvement activities for NSW Health responses to violence, abuse and neglect by providing a strong Aboriginal worldview.
* Partnering with Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations to improve referral pathways and services for Aboriginal people and communities.
* Providing advice to NSW Health services, public health organisations, parliamentary requests and related government organisations to help prevent and respond to violence, abuse and neglect.
Background or experience in violence, abuse and neglect clinical, policy or program work (or an adjacent area) is preferred but not essential.
While regular office presence is essential, flexible work arrangements may be offered.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
* The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
* Leading a small team undertaking policy and program development.
* Providing advice and support across the NSW Health Service and the Ministry of Health to consistently interpret and apply policies and practices in relation to Aboriginal family wellbeing and violence prevention.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Project management skills and experience.
* Background or experience in violence, abuse and neglect (e.g. sexual assault, domestic and family violence, child abuse and neglect) clinical, policy or program work is preferred, but not essential.
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, please refer to The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
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