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:
Are you:
- a policy, legislative or regulatory professional comfortable working across a range of subject areas
- seeking an opportunity to learn, grow and achieve
- a sophisticated communicator able to provide clear, comprehensive and concise advice on complex and technical issues, and to build and maintain stakeholder relationships
- experienced in the delivery of policy, legislative or regulatory projects?
The Policy Adviser will contribute to legislative and regulatory reform projects across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator. This may include:
- reforms relating to the regulation of medicines and poisons, pharmacies, pest control, radiation, workforce regulation, tobacco and e-cigarettes and other matters
- advice on legislative and regulatory reforms being progressed across the Department's portfolios
- other projects across the Regulatory Reform and Policy unit as required.
Reporting to the Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Reform Team 2, you will support a busy team of senior policy staff to liaise with technical experts, Victorian regulatory staff and national regulatory stakeholders across jurisdictions to provide strategic advice to senior management in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory policy, legislative and regulatory issues across the team's areas of responsibility
Please refer to position description for further information on role.
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:
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Contribute to legislative and regulatory reform projects across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator.
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Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepares and presents comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
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Interprets and applies business plans and policies to own area of responsibility
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Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level
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Contribute to whole-of-department initiatives and projects to enhance departmental systems and capabilities for regulatory reform activity.
Qualifications/Specialist Expertise:
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Knowledge of or experience in legislative and regulatory reform 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:
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 committ ed 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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