Senior Business Partner - Executive and Ministerial Services
Join our Executive and Ministerial Services Branch at the Ministry of Health for an exciting and challenging temporary employment (up to 12 months) opportunity to work in the Briefs and Correspondence team alongside our other functions which include Parliament, Cabinet, Ministerial Liaison and Events.
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.
The Senior Business Partner role offer an exciting and challenging opportunity for people:
- With an interest in how government works.
- To build a career in communications - writing and editing clear and concise information for our Health ministers and their stakeholders.
- Who want to broaden their career experience by gaining an appreciation of the full scope of health portfolio issues.
- To gain experience working in a complex, vibrant environment.
Crown Clerk 9/10, starting salary from $133,348 - $146,945 plus Super and annual leave loading, with a 35-hour work week, work location - 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards.
This is a temporary 12 month opportunity with the potential for extension.
For more information, please read the full Role Description.
What you will be doing
The role ensures the provision of high quality and timely advice on matters to Ministers and executives relevant to the Health portfolio.
The Senior Business Partner role:
- Drafts and edits ministerial briefs and correspondence.
- Engages with a statewide stakeholder network and contributes to work that touches all aspects of the health system to support the Health Ministers and Health Executive.
- Plays a key role in shaping health outcomes across NSW by ensuring Ministers' and executives receive timely, high-quality advice.
About you
In a fast-paced environment, your strong communication skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines will directly impact our agency's success and the outcomes we achieve for the community.
You bring extensive experience working in a government department or agency, excel at organising communication flows to ensure prompt, accurate, and clear information sharing. With exceptional written and verbal communication skills and a sharp eye for detail, you consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
Your ability to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders enables you to effectively resolve issues through consultation and negotiation, even under tight deadlines.
You thrive in networking and teamwork, building and maintaining strong working relationships, whether as part of a motivated team or working autonomously with limited guidance.
You will also have:
- Experience working within a government department or agency.
- Exceptional communication skills - written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to focus on clients' needs and manage conflicting demands and priorities appropriately with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience encouraging new and different approaches and solutions that will deliver benefits beyond stakeholder expectations.
- Understanding of Departmental and Government processes.
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 Seija Duffy on [email protected] and quote REQ677031.
As an organisation we are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact [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
Closing Date: Sunday 9 August 2026 (11:59pm)
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
- 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.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
- 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!
Closing Date: Sunday 9 August 2026 (11:59pm)
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