The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role:
1. Reporting through to the Manager, Balit Murrup Unit - Policy, Quality and Self-Determination, the Senior Policy Officer will play a key role in the design and delivery of culturally safe mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities. Candidates with a deep understanding of issues facing Aboriginal communities, strong skills and experience spanning public policy, participatory decision making, project management and delivery and stakeholder engagement are encouraged to apply.
2. Working within a highly supportive and flexible team structure, the Senior Policy Officer will manage the development and delivery of specific policy initiatives and provide authoritative advice and support to improve outcomes for Aboriginal Victorians.
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:
3. Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research.
4. Manage stakeholder and community relationships and create mutually beneficial partnerships essential for achieving the department's objectives in relation to the support of Aboriginal communities and people.
5. Identify opportunities for improving service quality and evidence-based service models through effective consultation and engagement with Aboriginal communities and other key stakeholders.
6. Support the monitoring of existing programs and services to measure and improve the program and service experience of Aboriginal people and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant policies, programs and plans.
7. Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
8. Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and State legislative and policy reform directions to influence policy development.
9. Represent the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes.
To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the website.
What we offer:
10. The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
11. A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
12. 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. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our.
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.
Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION of S12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act (VIC).