Policy Adviser, Workforce Strategy, Planning & Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Department of Health Victoria seeks a Policy Adviser to contribute to nursing and midwifery workforce policy, program and reform initiatives. The role provides policy analysis, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and written advice to support planning, implementation, reporting and decision-making.

The role spans workforce initiatives, grants, scholarships, regulatory matters and related policy activities, identifying issues, analysing information and delivering practical options to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Governance & reporting

Project coordination

Education

Public policy / health admin degree

Job description

Department of Health Victoria – Melbourne VIC

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 at*********@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity seeinclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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