Planning and Policy Officer, Strategic Capital Planning

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 04 Dec 2026) 
Position Classification: Crown Clerk Grade 7/8  
Remuneration: $116, 981 - $129,492 (includes 12% non-contributory superannuation and 1.35% leave loading) 
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonard's NSW 
Hours Per Week: 35 hours  
Requisition ID: REQ681570 
Closing Date: Sunday 23 August at 11:59pm 2026 
Role Title: Planning and Policy Officer  

Join our Strategic Capital Planning and Property Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting opportunity to backfill the role of Planning and Policy Officer (Clerk Grade 7/8) for 4 months. 

What you'll be doing

• Assist with policy advice and development relating to capital planning. 

• Contribute to the assessment and coordination of requests for capital funding, including locally funded initiatives and capital investment proposals. 

• Assist in the administration and reporting for the Regional Health and Aboriginal Health Minor Capital Works Programs.

• Support governance and oversight processes for the capital program, including the coordination of committee meetings, agendas, papers and actions.

• Prepare and contribute to reports, briefs, correspondence and other documentation.  

For more information, read the full Role Description. 

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 (1 page maximum) which outlines your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlights 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 
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 work sample to determine your suitability.  

You can only be employed for a total period of up to 12 months via this expression of interest  

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 Ed Benecke (hiring manager) at **************@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ681570. 

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 at  **************@health.nsw.gov.au. 

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: 11:59am Sunday 23 August at 11:59pm 2026