About the role: 

The Senior Service Improvement Specialist (Cwlth EMCTIA) leads Victoria's national contribution to the EMCTIA program by providing specialist communications, engagement and sector-wide coordination to strengthen Australia's clinical trials and research ecosystem. The role fulfils Victoria's state-specific obligation under the Commonwealth EMCTIA Schedule by providing dedicated leadership of national communications and engagement for the EMCTIA reform agenda, including ethics and governance reform, National One-Stop-Shop (NOSS) development, and implementation of the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework. This includes ensuring that information is accessible to diverse communities, reflects best-practice communication principles, and supports system readiness for national reform.

About us: 

Safer Care Victoria was established in January 2017 to ensure our health services are providing safe, high-quality care to patients: every time, everywhere. As well as monitoring the standards of care provided, Safer Care Victoria is partnering with patients, clinicians and health service managers to support the continuous improvement of health care. 

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, journalism, public relations, health communication, digital communication, public health, or a related discipline; OR Equivalent professional experience demonstrating advanced capability in strategic communications, digital content leadership and consumer engagement.
• Extensive experience in health, research or clinical trial communications, including development of high-impact campaigns, digital content platforms, consumer engagement programs and sector-wide communication uplift.
• Demonstrated expertise working with diverse communities, including First Nations peoples and CALD groups, to deliver culturally safe and community-led communication approaches.
• Strong understanding of Australia's clinical trials and research reform environment, including the National Clinical Trials Governance Framework, ethics reform, NOSS development and national data/evaluation requirements under EMCTIA.
• Ability to operate within government, manage sensitive communications and support Ministerial engagement.

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 & Sector.
• 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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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