About the role: 

The Senior Policy Adviser will lead and contribute to strategic policy projects relevant to the Department of Health's Health Regulator as part of a multidisciplinary team across a range of subject areas including (but not limited to) food safety, radiation safety, and health workforce regulation. These projects may include short and long term Health Regulator strategies (such as strategic focus strategies, communications strategies, or partnership strategies) as well as strategy monitoring and evaluation, and legislative or regulatory reform projects across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator.

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:

Are you:

• a policy or regulatory professional comfortable working across a range of subject areas
• experienced or interested in the design and delivery of reform to legislation and regulations
• a sophisticated communicator, able to provide clear, comprehensive and concise advice on technical and complex issues to a range of stakeholders and to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders?

We are looking for someone who can:

• Lead and/or contribute to the design and delivery of legislative and regulatory reform across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator.
• Identify patterns of needs across internal and external Health Regulator stakeholders and advocate to ensure specific needs of the Health Regulator and stakeholders are heard and factored into the formulation of broader changes.
• Monitori and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, and Cabinet submissions. 

A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, regulation, economics, law, health 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 & 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.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy. If you have any queries in relation to the application or recruitment processes, please email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au.