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 Senior Policy Officer leads the development of evidence-based strategy and policy for reforms that aim to positively change the way healthcare is delivered in Victoria. The role involves work closely with other teams across the department including operational staff, policy specialists and evaluators – as well as with clinicians and experts in the sector.
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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Monitoring policy gaps, trends and issues, including keeping up to date with relevant developments in evidence, practice or public discourse.
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Identifying potential policy options and solutions to known policy gaps and future opportunities.
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Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for decision within an organisation and provides authoritative expert advice on complex issues within own area
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Focuses on understanding stakeholder issues and influencing their views and initiates and manages negotiations with peers (internal and external to work unit) to gain commitment to projects, and delivery of activities to meet timelines
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Work across multiple projects, including designing and managing complex projects, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to meet emerging and significant work pressures and demands, as required.
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Developing detailed project monitoring, reporting and governance frameworks.
Qualifications / Specialist Expertise
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A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, politics or public administration would be desirable.
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Required expertise:
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A strong understanding and knowledge of the policy context and direction of the Victorian health system.
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Authoritative writing skills and demonstrated experience drafting diverse documents tailored to specific audiences.
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:
Applications 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.
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