Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Social Policy Group, as Principal Policy Officer in the Health Branch at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

The core duties of the role include providing high quality policy advice and analysis to the Premier, the Secretary, DPC executives and other senior officers across a range of issues within the Health Portfolio.   

In this role, you will be part of a high performing and supportive team providing policy advice to the Premier and senior executives. You will review policy proposals, undertake policy analysis, and assess the impact of government decisions and actions. You will work closely with other key departments and areas within DPC.

The role requires a proactive self-starter with good understanding of government processes and an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment. 　　

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence senior stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. 

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Demonstrated policy skills, including strong critical analysis skills in evaluating information and providing advice, together with sound analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills, including experience in effective role modelling, as well as motivating a team in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Highly developed influencing, negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with an ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies to gain agreement on positions and engage with senior executives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to express policy advice, complex information and key points clearly and concisely via effective verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date for this position is Wednesday 09 July 2025.

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.