Policy Officer

About this role

• Join the supportive Hospitals and Health Services team at DH as a Policy Officer!
• 1x Full Time, Ongoing, VPS 4 Position available!
• Melbourne CBD/Hybrid + Flexible working options + L&D Opportunity + more VPS benefits!

About the role: 

The Planned Care Recovery and Reform Program is responsible for continuing to drive best practice across the planned patient journey. This cuts across both co-design and delivery of system reform through to system governance and accountability, underpinned by a focus on equity and priority populations (such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Victorians and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Victorians) to ensure timely and equitable access to planned care for all Victorian consumers.

The Policy Officer, Governance and Accountability, will contribute to the timely and accurate reporting of system achievements, the management of vital governance forums, the undertaking of special projects that improve data availability and system intelligence, as well as guiding future planned care budget strategy. Additionally, the role will support the commissioning and monitoring of planned surgery activity – working with each of the 23 ESIS reporting health services to improve overall system accountability through partnership, support and intervention aligned with the Planned Surgery Accountability Framework. This is supported by data analysis to better understand waitlist composition, service impacts and inform performance decisions.

Demonstrating relevant experience in tracking key program elements such as funding and delivery, supporting key department committees that provide oversight, and ensuring that reporting, and underlying data systems accurately monitor and reflect progress of the Program, this role will provide the opportunity to deliver program objectives in a timely manner. Experience interpreting health service performance data and implementing accountability frameworks would be highly regarded to help drive planned care accountability across the Victorian healthcare system.

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. 

How you'll make a difference:

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of multi-level stakeholder engagement strategies, processes, and projects to support the effective implementation of reforms
• Adhere to quality control mechanisms to ensure completeness and accuracy of presentation and delivery of information and events
• Undertake and contribute to complex projects and contribute to the preparation of briefs, submissions, correspondence and reports on a range of sensitive issues
• Assess and provide information and advice on compliance with the work area's processes and guidelines

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will possess a range of analytical, problem solving, project management, written and communication skills. You may offer specialist skills in data analytics, health systems, government processes, policy design, or program implementation. You will work closely with team members under minimal direction to define problems, analyse qualitative and quantitative inputs, consult stakeholders, and develop creative implementable solutions. You are diligent and comfortable working on complex issues and produce high quality visual products.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 

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 disabilities, 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. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy. 

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.