At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and contribute to health policy and regulatory reform projects.
- Company: Victorian Department of Health, dedicated to improving health outcomes for all Victorians.
- Benefits: Meaningful work, growth opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace encouraging diverse applicants and flexible work options.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the health of Victorians and shape future healthcare policies.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in public policy, regulation, or related fields preferred.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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 legal policy 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 leading the delivery of policy or regulatory reform projects?
The Senior Policy Adviser contributes to and leads legislative and regulatory reform projects within a multidisciplinary team that works across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator – drugs, medicines and poisons; radiation; legionella risk management; and pest controllers. Reporting to the Manager, Legislative and Regulatory Reform Team 2, you will work in a busy team of senior policy staff to support or lead any and all legislative and regulatory reform processes – from policy design and development through to implementation and evaluation.
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?
- Lead and contribute to legislative and regulatory reform projects across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator, with a focus on drugs, medicines and poisons
- High-quality policy advice, options and recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive consultation, research and analysis
- Monitoring and reporting on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present high-quality reports, ministerial briefs, and Cabinet submissions
- Identify patterns of needs across internal and external Health Regulator stakeholders and opportunities for improvements, reform or efficiencies
- Maintain an understanding of relevant issues impacting the department's portfolios, in particular those relevant to the Health Regulator
Qualifications / Specialist Expertise
A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, regulation, economics, law or other relevant fields would be desirable. Knowledge of or experience in legislative and regulatory reform would be desirable.
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.
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. 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 us. 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.
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Applications close Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
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