Join our Legal and Regulatory Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.We have two Senior Policy Officer vacancies, 1 x full time ongoing and 1 x full time temporary (up until March ****)About usWe offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.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.Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.Build your career in making a difference in health policy and regulationTo learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Advantages Handbook.About this roleWith 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.The Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) operates within the Legal and Regulatory Services Branch of the NSW Ministry of Health.Our primary goal is to ensure the safe and regulated use of medicines and poisons in NSW.
We do this through administration of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act **** (NSW) and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation **** (NSW)Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $133,348 up to $146,945 pro‐rata plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week.For more information, please read the full Role Description.What you'll be doingIn this role, you will provide specialist advice and support the implementation of strategies and projects to achieve compliance with the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods legislation in respect of the storage,



prescribing, dispensing, supply and administration of medicines and the storage and supply of poisons throughout the NSW community.This can include the development, review and evaluation of policy and strategy to address current and emerging regulatory issues, as well as the provision of specialist advice to internal and external stakeholders to support best practice in the safe and quality use of medicines and poisons.About youThe ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.The ability to work in a small dynamic team environmentExcellent judgment and dedication to evidence based decision makingClosing Date: Wednesday 26 August ****Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 26 August ****Our commitment to diversity and inclusioAt 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 informationThis 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 our career portalPlease note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
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📌 Senior Policy Officer X 2 (Sydney)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Sydney