Policy Officer: Strategy & Impact Projects

Department of Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Health in Melbourne seeks a Policy Officer to support Strategy Performance & Evaluation, Strategic Policy and Projects. The role focuses on project management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to advance priority programs.

You'll contribute to evidence-based decision making, prepare papers and briefings, and coordinate activities in a collaborative public service environment in Victoria. Melbourne-based, with flexible arrangements as offered by the department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience or qualifications in project management or policy development is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of data and financial modelling, economic evaluation and/or cost-benefit analysis is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support project management and policy development functions.
• Contribute material to papers, presentations and other documentation, and engage with stakeholders.
• Assist in coordinating meetings, preparing papers, surveys or research for priority projects.
• Help ensure deadlines are met with clear, concise communications and quality outputs.

Skills

Project management

Policy development

Data modelling

Economic evaluation

Cost-benefit analysis

Job description

The Department of Health in Melbourne seeks a Policy Officer to support Strategy Performance & Evaluation, Strategic Policy and Projects. The role focuses on project management, policy development, and stakeholder engagement to advance priority programs.

You'll contribute to evidence-based decision making, prepare papers and briefings, and coordinate activities in a collaborative public service environment in Victoria. Melbourne-based, with flexible arrangements as offered by the department.