Policy Support Officer (Privacy and Investigations)

Join the Regulation and Compliance Unit at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing full-time opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

- Join an organisation that is passionate about supporting our people to contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.
- We are conveniently located in St Leonards, close to public transport.
- While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
- We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
- We are committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Providing support to the Investigations and Privacy Teams, you will contribute to the delivery of the ‘system manager’ function in relation to the prevention and management of serious wrongdoing across NSW Health. This includes supporting the maintenance and review of the Ministry’s fraud and corruption prevention framework, providing support during the conduct of investigations into serious wrongdoing and contributing to the Ministry’s response on privacy-related matters.

Crown Clerk 5/6, starting salary from $102,936 - $113,579 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing
In this role you will:

- Provide timely,



efficient administrative and related support to the Investigations and Privacy Teams, including records management, staff onboarding, monitoring team mailboxes, performing website updates, and monitoring responses to, and approvals of, briefings and other correspondence.
- Support the development, review and publication of policies, tools and resources relevant to the prevention of, and response to, serious wrongdoing.
- Capture and maintain reporting data and coordinate the delivery of statutory reports.

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

- Understanding the principles of valuable corporate governance, including acting ethically, fairly and in the public interest.
- Sound organisational skills, the capacity to undertake and complete several tasks concurrently, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines.
- Clearly explaining and presenting ideas and arguments, including writing and preparing material that is well structured and easy to follow.

For role related queries or questions contact Kate Smithers on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ .

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Frankie De Luca on **************@health.nsw.gov.au.

For more information about adjustments for individual needs,



please visit the Adjustments for individual needs | I Work For NSW and Inclusive recruitment of people with disability | NSW Government.

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026 (11:59PM)

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. For more information, please visit Diversity Inclusion Belonging.

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.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.
- Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Applications Close: Wednesday 12 August 2026 (11:59PM)

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📌 Policy Support Officer (Privacy and Investigations) (St Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 St Leonards