Senior Policy Adviser, Equity & Diversity

About this role

About the role: 

The Senior Policy Adviser, Equity and Diversity will contribute to system improvement and reform activities that focus on improving health and wellbeing outcomes for diverse Victorian communities such as:

• Designing and testing new policy directions and reform, providing expert policy advice across the department, to other departments and to government on the needs of diverse cohorts, such as trans and gender diverse people and the broader LGBTIQA+ community
• Coordinating Implementation of the LGBTIQA+ Strategy Pride in our Future / Leading or supporting engagement with sector and community partners, including managing secretariat for the Ministerially appointed LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing Working Group and expert advisory groups.

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:

The successful applicant will possess demontsratble expereince in:

• Providing high quality policy advice, options and recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research and analysis.
• Monitoring and reporting on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, and Cabinet submissions.
• Managing key unit projects to include setting up, monitoring and managing contracts with external providers to ensure high quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes and budget and results can inform policy development.
• Representing the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
• Coordinating and developing complex briefing products for Cabinet, Ministerial, senior departmental executive and executive sector stakeholders. 

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in fields related to public policy, health or community services is desirable
• Relevant lived experience and diverse community connections highly regarded

Specialist Expertise

• Demonstrated understanding of diversity, intersectionality and inclusion approaches
• Extensive knowledge of the health and wellbeing needs of diverse communities in Victoria, including refugees and people seeking, multicultural communities and LGBTIQ+ communities

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.