Principal Policy Officer, Intergovernmental Funding Arrangements

Employment Type: Full Time, Ongoing

Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 11/12

Remuneration: $154,231 - $178,369, plus Superannuation

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 35 hours

Requisition ID: REQ698750

Closing Date: 11:59pm Friday 20 November 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to work within Government Relations and contribute to shaping the state approach to national health funding and reform priorities.

The Government

Relations team develops and executes policy and engagement strategies to develop and drive outcomes and reforms.

Government

Relations both leads and assists policy areas in navigating complex national, state and interagency governance structures to achieve the best outcomes for the NSW Health system. The team provides high‑quality policy advice and project leadership across a range of complex national funding and reform work streams.

This role leads and facilitates the coordination of National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA) implementation, ensuring that the delivery of NHRA commitments remains aligned with NSW Health’s strategic system priorities and broader Government objectives. The role involves advanced policy analysis, collaboration and intergovernmental negotiations to support the effective and sustainable delivery of healthcare, including in cross border settings.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you'll be doing

- Leading and managing a small team to prepare and coordinate complex and sensitive advice to achieve results in a high-volume work area.





- Providing expert advice and information on the potential impact and relevance of current and emerging policy issues on NSW Health and Government policy objectives and opportunities to advance NSW priorities, as required.

- Establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders in cross-jurisdictional networks including Commonwealth and state and territory governments and independent national bodies, to resolve issues and facilitate health reform.

- Maintaining and applying an up-to-date knowledge of the operations of Health funding and governance including arrangements at the national and jurisdictional level, to develop and implement policy advice and actions.

About you

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

- Strong organisational and leadership skills.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and provide strategic advice to senior executives.

- Ability to distil and effectively communicate complex technical information with clarity and influence to achieve strategic objectives.

- An understanding of Health funding arrangements and intergovernmental structures.

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) and outlining how you meet the role requirements.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and adaptable 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

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. For more information on applying visit our career portal

3. 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: 11:59pm Friday 20 November 2026

📌 Principal Policy Officer (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia