The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role:
The Compliance and Assurance Officer supports the implementation of compliance, auditing and reporting activities required under the CareSync Exchange Privacy Management Framework (PMF) and associated compliance framework to ensure adherence with regulatory, organisational, and operational requirements.
Reporting to the Manager Privacy & Policy, in the Health Information Sharing Team, you will work in a small and busy team that is implementing an effective and robust compliance and audit program for CareSync Exchange, the department's secure health information sharing system.
As a key member of that team, you will be required to execute compliance, audit, and assurance activities for CareSync Exchange, including internal and external audit and compliance reviews with health services. You will also monitor, and report on key changes to relevant legislation and regulation updates and undertake policy and procedure reviews to support the legislative and policy compliance program.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
About you:
Can you demonstrate the following?
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Implement an effective and robust compliance and audit program in line with the CareSync Exchange Assurance Reporting Framework to ensure adherence with regulatory, organisational, and operational requirements.
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Providing expert input into the delivery and operationalisation of the CareSync Exchange compliance, audit and assurance data, reports, and reporting tool functionality, collaborating with participating health services, internal stakeholders, and vendors to achieve this.
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Demonstrated experience in a regulatory and compliance role that established compliance and assurance programs of work including conducting audit, reviews and assessments on compliance matters using a variety of audit and compliance methodologies.
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Prepares briefs, letters, emails, PowerPoint presentations and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; ensures written communications contain necessary information to achieve their purpose; uses appropriate style and formats.
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Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them
Qualifications / Specialist Expertise
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Relevant qualifications in compliance and risk management, public policy and/or law would be highly regarded.
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Experience in regulatory and operational policy work as well as knowledge of relevant Victorian privacy and data sharing legislation.
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Knowledge and experience in government would be desirable.
What we offer:
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The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
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A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
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A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Application s should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at
[email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email
[email protected]. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.
