Role Title: Senior Policy Analyst - Environmental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Part-time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 15.2 hours

Requisition ID: REQ677255

Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the Health Protection team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing 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 more than just words - they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- 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 adaptable work arrangements to support your needs.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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

About the role

Are you a skilled and experienced policy professional who enjoys contributing to enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia?

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented Senior Policy Analyst to join the Environmental Health Regulation Unit to play a key role in developing environmental health policy and regulation. . The role provides a unique and flexible work workplace opportunity to apply your skills and experience in the diverse and interesting environmental health areas including cooling water systems, skin penetration, final arrangements of the deceased, and anatomy facilities.

For more information, please read the

What you will be doing

- Providing expert advice on environmental health policy and legislation.




- Working with and influencing other government agencies to deliver evidence-based legislation and policy to address environmental health.
- Managing several projects concurrently with varying timelines and workloads and achieving project deadlines and program milestones, to the required standards and targets, within budget/allocations and with limited staff support.
- Reviewing and summarising evidence succinctly and with expertise.

About you

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

- Master of Public Health or other relevant qualifications in environmental health, public health, and science.
- Extensive work and policy experience in public and environmental health particularly in relation to regulatory development and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to critically appraise scientific evidence.
- High-level interpersonal, negotiation and written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

How to apply

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you will 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 a cover letter (1-3 pages) detailing your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills in environmental and public health policy and regulatory development and implementation.

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.

For role related queries or questions contact Geoffrey Prendergast on or Tom Pafitt on and quote REQ677255.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on .

For more information about adjustments for individual needs, please visit the

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Closing Date: Monday, 12 October 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 .

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 .

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.

- This is a permanent part-time role.
- For more information on applying visit the

. * Please note that the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Do not miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!

Applications Close: Monday, 12 October 2026 (11:59PM)

📌 Senior Policy Analyst (Saint Leonards)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Saint Leonards