Policy Adviser, Workforce Strategy, Planning & Leadership

Department of Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking a Policy Adviser to contribute to nursing and midwifery workforce policy, program and reform initiatives across a broad portfolio. The role involves policy analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and written advice to support planning, implementation, reporting and decision-making.

It requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgement and maintain effective governance, records and reporting processes while supporting

Qualifications

• Qualification in public policy, health, health administration, project management or related discipline is highly regarded.
• Experience contributing to policy, program, workforce, regulatory, grant, scholarship or government processes in a complex environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy analysis, program coordination and stakeholder engagement.
• Provide written advice to support planning, implementation, reporting and decision-making.
• Manage multiple priorities with sound judgement and maintain governance and reporting processes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Written advice

Education

Public policy/Health administration degree preferred

Job description

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:

The Policy Adviser contributes to the development, coordination and delivery of nursing and midwifery workforce policy, program and reform initiatives across a broad portfolio. The role provides policy analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and written advice to support planning, implementation, reporting and decision-making.

Working across workforce initiatives, grants, scholarships, regulatory matters and related policy and project activities, the role identifies issues, analyses information, develops practical options and supports delivery of agreed outcomes. It requires the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities, exercise sound judgement and maintain effective governance, records and reporting processes.

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 qualification in public policy, health, health administration, project management, business administration or another relevant discipline would be highly regarded.
• Experience contributing to policy, program, workforce, regulatory, grant, scholarship or government processes in a complex environment would also be highly regarded.

What we offer:

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
• A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

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. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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