Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 24 August 2027)

Position Classification: Health Manager 3

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

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 38 hour working week, in a hybrid working setting (minimum 3 days in a NSW Health approved office)

Requisition ID: REQ700524

Closing Date: Monday 23 November at 11:59pm 2026

About this role

As an Aboriginal Senior Policy Advisor in the Communicable Diseases Branch (CDB), Health Protection NSW, you will help improve the health and wellbeing of people in NSW by supporting programs and policies that prevent and respond to infectious diseases.

You will play an important role in ensuring communicable disease and immunisation programs are informed by Aboriginal health perspectives and contribute to culturally safe and responsive policy and program delivery. You will work closely with colleagues across NSW Health and external partners to support prevention, preparedness and response activities for communicable diseases. Join us and help shape a thriving future where Aboriginal cultures are valued.

For more information, read the full Role Description.

What you’ll be doing

Work collaboratively with Aboriginal health teams, partner organisations and stakeholders to support the design, delivery and evaluation of communicable disease and immunisation programs.

- Support the development of policies, resources, campaigns and initiatives that help prevent communicable diseases and improve vaccination uptake.

- Prepare clear and accurate briefings, reports, correspondence and advice for decisionmakers.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal stakeholders and other partners.

- Represent the Communicable Diseases Branch in meetings, forums, advisory groups and Aboriginal health networks.

- Work in values-driven teams that feel like family, while giving back to your local community and Country. Your presence strengthens connection, culture, and trust across the health system.

About you





- An understanding of Aboriginal cultures, communities and health priorities, and can apply this knowledge to policy and program development

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in public health, epidemiology, health policy, or a related discipline, and/or equivalent experience.

- Demonstrated experience in public health policy, program delivery, or communicable disease prevention and control.

- Experience working with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities and/or organisations to build respectful and effective partnerships.

- Can apply Aboriginal health knowledge and perspectives to the design and delivery of policies, programs or services.

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

- Can work collaboratively with a range of people and stakeholders.

- Organised, can manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work.

- This is a position identified for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people on the basis of a genuine occupational qualification under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

How to apply

All applicants must review the role description and apply by submitting an up-to-date resume (up to 4 pages maximum) and cover letter (one page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights your relevant skills.

Additional information

1. This is a NSW Health internal 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 may include a work sample to determine your suitability.

2.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.

Be part of a health system that listens to community and stands up for culturally inclusive, community-led care. We design care that reflects Aboriginal ways of being, knowing, and doing.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Sally Ellis on [email protected] and quote REQ770596.

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 [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: Monday 23 November at 11:59pm 2026

📌 Aboriginal Senior Policy Advisor (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia