Principal Operations and Engagement Officer

Join the Legal and Regulatory Services Branch at Ministry of Health for an exciting full time ongoing employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

About us

• Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they are the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.  

About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we are enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This unique and exciting role provides critical support to the Legal and Regulatory Services Branch leadership and the Executive Director. This role involves branch-wide decision making, ensuring collaboration and communication across teams, assisting with preparing of briefs, business reporting and the delivery of business improvement, engagement and change projects.

Crown Clerk 11/12, starting salary from $154,231 - $178,369 p.a. plus Super and annual leave loading, 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

• Providing branch wide support to the Executive Director and General Counsel in effectively managing, planning and coordinating the functions of the Branch, its staff in accordance with the Ministry, Division and Branch's strategic and corporate objectives to ensure its efficient and smooth operation.
• Providing high quality organisation and business management advice on complex or significant issues as required to ensure that Branch Senior Executives are in a position to make sound and proper decisions.
• With your team, coordinate the effective planning and management of the resources within the Branch, and support the preparation of budget projections and inputs, and ongoing analysis and reporting of budget compliance and variations to Branch leadership.

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

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, both verbal and written, to effectively develop high-level communications and correspondence.  
• Creativity and innovation to bring fresh ideas and approaches to problem-solving and project development. 
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to articulate and present solutions, ideas and recommendations. 
• Effective Stakeholder engagement skills, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with diverse stakeholders to achieve outcomes. 
• Strong understanding of finance and budgeting processes as well as the ability to collate information, interpret and apply reports

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.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

Capability application tool | NSW Public Service Commission

For role related queries or questions contact Chris Carr, Executive Director, Legal and Regulatory Services and General Counsel by email on Chris.Carr@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ676814.

As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact MOH-TalentAcquisition@health.nsw.gov.au.

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.

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

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.

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 the Ministry of Health 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, Sunday 23 August 2026
 

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