Senior Policy Officer, SP Strategic Policy & Evidence

About this role

Please note that this opportunity is only available to existing Departmental staff at your substantive classification level. 

About the role: 

The Senior Policy Officer, Strategic Policy & Projects role will provide expert strategic advice and contribute to the delivery of strategic projects both as part of a team, with responsibility for leading key streams of work, and independently.

The responsibilities include providing policy development support and capability building through working on specific projects in policy areas or with senior executives, as needed.

The successful candidate will be a high performing team member with strong analytical, strategic planning, project management and communication skills. Specialist skills in health systems, analytics, government processes, legislation, stakeholder consultation, policy design, or program implementation are desirable.

The role requires working closely with teams and other partners to define problems, analyse qualitative and quantitative inputs, consult stakeholders, and develop options and creative, implementable solutions. The Senior Policy Officer is diligent and comfortable working with unfamiliar and complex issues and building positive relationships with senior stakeholders. Success in this role will be predicated on the ability to work with deep subject matter experts and ensure outcomes are achieved.

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:

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to public health, health economics/economics, social policy or health administration would be desirable.
• Applicants with a tertiary qualification in other fields but with work experience in the above fields and experience in use of evidence, data analytics and visualisation or economic analysis would also be considered also suitable. 
• Applicants with a tertiary qualification in other fields but with work experience in the above fields would also be considered also suitable.  
• Knowledge and experience in government, health sector and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in policy development and implementation.
• Experience in use of data analytics and data visualisation to support policy design and decision making, impact assessment, and/or health economics/economics is beneficial. Experience using Victorian government administrative data is desirable (coding experience would be a bonus).

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.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.  

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