Policy Adviser, Community & Women's Health in Melbourne

The Policy Officer position sits within the Community and Oral Health team and supports work to monitor and improve the delivery and performance of community health services across Victoria. The Policy Officer will contribute to the development of policy options and advice, and program design and delivery of community health programs in Victoria. The role supports the design, development and implementation of initiatives and programs such as the Community Health reform agenda and modernisation of Home and Community Care Program for Young People. The position will also be involved in identifying and progressing opportunities associated with both Commonwealth and Victorian Government reforms to progress and maximise opportunities to strengthen community health to address hospital demand.

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?

• Innovative thinking and analysis influences developments within area of responsibility.
• Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision.
• Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Prepares technical reports at an advanced professional level.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise: An appropriate tertiary qualification relevant to the community health or primary care or public administration is desirable. Experience working in the community health and primary care sectors is an advantage.

What we offer: The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world. A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service. A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

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 *********@health.vic.gov.au. 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 participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email ***************@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person 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 line with our Privacy Policy.