Senior Policy Analyst

Role Title: Senior Policy Analyst – Environmental Health

Employment Type: Permanent Part-time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 3

Remuneration: $137,525 - $156,231, plus Superannuation pro rata

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW

Hours Per Week: 15.2 hours

Requisition ID: REQ677255

Closing Date: Sunday, 30 August 2026 (11:59PM)

Join the People & Culture team at Ministry of Health for an exciting ongoing 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.
• We are committed to your growth and development, providing the resources and opportunities you need to excel in your career.
• Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
• Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
• While regular office presence is essential, we offer flexible work arrangements to support your needs.
• Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

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 Environmental Health Regulation Unit has an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Policy Analyst to join its team of capable policy analysts. If you wish to be involved in a dynamic and interesting area where you can make an impact by developing environmental health policy, regulation, and provide important advice to industry stakeholders, then this is the role for you. The role provides a unique opportunity to apply your skills and experience in the diverse and interesting environmental health areas of cooling water systems, skin penetration, final arrangements of the deceased, and anatomy facilities.

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

What you will be doing

• Providing expert advice on environmental health policy and legislation.
• Working with and influencing other government agencies to deliver evidence-based legislation and policy to address environmental health.
• Managing several projects concurrently with varying timelines and workloads and achieving project deadlines and program milestones, to the required standards and targets, within budget/allocations and with limited staff support.
• Reviewing and summarising evidence succinctly and with expertise.