Expression of Interest (EOI) – Public Sector Employees Only

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 24 December 2026)

Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 5/6

Remuneration: $102,936 - $113,579 p.a. plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ690250

Closing Date: Sunday 8 November 2026

Expressions of interest are being sought from NSW Public Sector employees wishing to apply to this internal opportunity.

This is a secondment opportunity where you are required to have permission from your home agency to be released from your usual duties for the period.

Executive and Ministerial Services is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Assistant Advisor, Cabinet within the Parliament and Cabinet team for a 6-week chance for the period 13 November - 24 December 2026. The role is open to Grade 5/6 employees looking to broaden their experience or high performing Grade 3/4 candidates seeking a professional development opportunity.

About the role The Assistant Advisor is responsible for a range of administrative functions to support the delivery of the NSW Health Cabinet program, including:

- providing advice and guidance on Cabinet processes and procedures;
- maintaining accurate and secure Cabinet documents in line with record keeping requirements;
- coordinating NSW Health responses on sector-wide Cabinet and Committee submissions; and
- preparing briefings and meetings packs for the Ministerial Offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in learning about the Cabinet process in NSW, including how NSW Health engages with other agencies and advises our Ministers ahead of Cabinet and Committee meetings.





Should this be of interest to you, please review the role description for more detail on the key accountabilities and challenges.

Please confirm with your direct manager that you can be released before applying.

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 cover letter (1-2 pages) explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills.

Candidates may use AI tools to support the preparation of their application. However, the information provided should be authentic, accurate and genuinely represent your skills, experience, and capabilities, as these will be assessed when determining your suitability for the role.

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Government EOI and decisions will be made upon review of all submissions. Offers for this position are dependent on capacity to release the applicants from their current position/role. Please note the selection process will include an informal interview and work sample to determine your suitability.
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You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest.
3. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal.

Benefits The Ministry of Health offers its employees challenging and rewarding work with opportunities for career progression, learning, development and work-life balance. To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Yolanda Maiava (hiring manager) on [email protected] and quote REQ690250.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected].

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.

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.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026

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