Role Title: Principal Project Officer Employment Type: Ongoing Full Time Position Classification: Crown Clerk 11/12 Remuneration: $154,231
- $178,369 plus Super

Location:
1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW Hours Per Week: 35 Requisition ID: REQ698083 Closing Date: 26 Novemebr 2026 (11:59PM) Join the Specialty Services and Technology Evaluation Unit (SSTEU) at the Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing opportunity working on complex and emerging issues that shape the future of healthcare in NSW.

About Us
The Specialty Services and Technology Evaluation Unit works across NSW Health to support statewide planning for specialty services and health technologies. This role sits within our genomics and precision medicine portfolio, with a particular focus on the NSW Health Genomics Strategy, rare disease and the transition towards a precision-medicine-enabled health system.
• Work on complex and emerging policy and implementation issues with implications across the NSW health system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across NSW Health, other jurisdictions and the Commonwealth.
• Join a team that values rigorous analysis, practical problem-solving and high-quality policy and project work.
• Be supported to develop your skills and expertise while working across a diverse and evolving portfolio.
• Our work is underpinned by NSW Health's core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
• We support flexible working arrangements, while recognising the value of regular in-person collaboration.
• We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. To learn more about the Ministry and what advantages

we offer
, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

About The Role




The Principal Project Officer leads strategic projects that support the future development of genomics and precision medicine across the NSW health system. This is an opportunity to work on complex and emerging areas of health policy, including implementation of the NSW Health Genomics Strategy, the NSW approach to rare disease, and work to move NSW Health towards a precision-medicine-enabled health system. You will manage projects across the full policy and project lifecycle, from planning and development through to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. You will work with stakeholders across NSW Health, other jurisdictions and the Commonwealth, translating complex issues into practical advice and well-designed initiatives. The role also provides high-quality advice and written material for senior executives and government, manages complex consultations and negotiations, and supervises a Senior Policy Officer. Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $154,231
- $178,369 plus Super, with a 35-hour work week, work location
- 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards For more information, please read the full Role Description. What You Will Be Doing
• Lead the planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of strategic projects in genomics, precision medicine and rare disease.
• Develop project plans, business cases, budgets, risk and evaluation frameworks, and other documentation needed to deliver projects within agreed scope, timeframes and quality standards.
• Build collaborative relationships and manage complex consultation and negotiation with stakeholders within NSW, across jurisdictions and in the Commonwealth.
• Analyse complex policy and implementation issues and prepare clear, high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence and Cabinet documents.
• Lead and support staff to deliver agreed project milestones and outcomes.

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