Senior Policy Adviser, Regulatory Reform and Policy

About this role

• Melbourne 3000 VIC
• $109,730 - $132,764 p.a + 11.5% Super 

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:

• You're a policy or regulatory professional comfortable working across a range of subject areas.
• 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.
• Seeking an opportunity to learn, grow and achieve.
• You can lead and contribute strategic, legislative and regulatory reform projects across a range of regulatory areas relevant to the Health Regulator.
• High quality policy and strategic advice, options and recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research and analysis.
• Maintain an understanding of relevant issues impacting the department's portfolios, in particular those relevant to the Health Regulator.
• Represent the branch, unit or team on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government, departmental, or Health Regulator objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes. 
• Forge strong connections across the department and government to share information and facilitate a partnership approach to planning and implementation of key initiatives. 
• 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.
• Identify synergies in Health Regulator activities across various regulated areas and realise opportunities for improvements, reform or efficiencies.
• Influence the Health Regulator agenda and plan to ensure they are aligned to broader whole of government, health portfolio, department or divisional priorities and initiatives. 

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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