Policy Support Officer
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Mgr Lvl 1
Location: Goulburn or Queanbeyan
Remuneration: $91,326 - $121,497 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ682662
Application Close: 13 August 2026
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
About the service
Lead the Future of Health - Join Us as a Health Manager
Are you a dynamic leader ready to drive positive change in rural healthcare? At (Site/Service) we're seeking a Health Manager to oversee operations, inspire teams, and deliver exceptional care to our community.
Ready to lead and inspire? Apply today!
What you'll be doing
Manages the administrative functions, processes and maintenance of Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD) position document library, provides advice and training on policy, procedure and guideline development to ensure consistency across the LHD to achieve effective policy governance. Provides a range of secretarial, administrative and data reporting functions for Clinical Governance to facilitate the operations of the unit.
Support for
- Working within SNSWLHD
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Salary packaging options
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
- A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated high level clerical and administrative skills and experience with strong focus on document development processes and record management functions.
- Demonstrated highly developed computer skills with strong data collection, record management and proficiency in the use and knowledge of a range of the health software packages and Microsoft software packages such as Excel, Word, Publisher, Power Point and Share Point Design with proven ability to learn new applications in short timeframes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to relate to health professionals at all levels with a strong ethic for collegiate and effective customer service relationships.
- Demonstrated well developed written, oral communication and presentation skills with experience in the preparation of reports and briefs.
- Demonstrated high level time management and organisation skills and capacity to deliver high quality work.
- Demonstrated ability to apply principles of NSW Ministry of Health requirements and knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards to the development and management of District policy documents.
- An understanding of technological development in electronic design and digital print and how to prepare publications for both screen-based and print-based delivery.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category 'B' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.
Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Simone Blay on [email protected]
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