Join our Health Workforce Taskforce secretariat team at Ministry of Health for an exciting Full Time Temporary opportunity (up to 30 June 2027) and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
* We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
* Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
* Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
* While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
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.
In this position you will play a key role in developing workforce reform policy priorities of the state and territory and Commonwealth health departments. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic policy environment and contribute to growing the health workforce needed to support the Australian community.
The Health Workforce Taskforce leads national health ministers' workforce priorities and is Chaired by the Director General, Department of Health, Western Australia. You will support key areas on the Taskforce policy agenda through research and analysis, drafting briefings, policy papers and communications updates, coordinating key projects and events and working collaboratively with stakeholders. You will work in a supportive workforce policy team located in the NSW Ministry of Health which manages the secretariat on behalf of all health jurisdictions.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $129,464 - $142,665 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
* Experience in research and policy analysis to support high quality reports, briefs and correspondence
* Excellent collaboration and stakeholder engagement capability to work with state, territory, and Commonwealth colleagues and other stakeholders on health workforce reform strategies and projects
* Excellent organisational, administrative and time management skills, to ensure the timely delivery of Taskforce projects, meetings and other business activities
* The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment
* Experience with government policy processes and the Australian health workforce with desirable experience in or knowledge of areas such accreditation, professions' strategies, regulation and the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for health professions and innovation.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you'll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND demonstrate your ability by providing a response to the two target questions below in your application.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
* Describe a time where you undertook research and analysis to progress a policy project. What approaches did you use and what were the written outputs and outcomes of your work?
* The Health Workforce Taskforce Secretariat engages with a range of stakeholders including Taskforce members, government agencies and non-government stakeholders. Please describe a time where you needed to coordinate input and engagement among stakeholders to achieve results. What engagement activities did you use and what were results?
Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.
Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission
For role related queries or questions contact Robin Flynn on 0412 038 641 or and quote REQ640735
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on
Closing Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
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
1. 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.
2. This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
4. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!
Applications Close: 11:59, Sunday 22 March 2026