Policy Officer, Strategy Performance & Evaluation / Strategic Policy and 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

Policy Officer, Strategy Performance & Evaluation / Strategic Policy and Projects

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 Strategic Policy and Evidence Branch

The Strategic Policy and Evidence (SPE) branch drives impactful change through the provision of high quality, robust and strategic policy and projects across the Department of Health, and an evaluation shared service function supporting both the Department of Health and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

The expertise of the Evaluation & Insights and Strategic Policy & Projects (SPP) units combine to enable a unique blend of skills, including strategic thinking, project management, research and evaluation, and stakeholder engagement. Through close collaboration across divisions, SPE delivers strategic policy, evaluation and research projects aligning with the government's and department's priorities and goals. Recognised as the default evaluation provider and a key driver of policy design and strategy, SPE also offers advisory support and builds capability across the department to support evidence-based decision-making, policy and strategy.

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

Are you:

• passionate about using data to make a difference?
• looking to kickstart your career in public service?

The Policy Officer, Strategic Policy & Evidence will support a range of project management and policy development functions. The policy officer will be required to contribute material to papers, presentations and other documentation, as well as assist to manage stakeholders such as through direct engagement, arranging meetings, preparing papers, conducting surveys or research in support of the priority projects for the Department of Health.

The role requires a highly organised and methodical individual with a communicative and collaborative approach, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision, to ensure that deadlines are met, and a high standard of presentations. analysis, project plans and written communication is achieved.

In this role, you will focus on contributing to the completion of projects, managing your tasks efficiently, and integrating feedback to continuously improve your work. Your efforts will support the strategic and operational goals of the Victorian Government.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

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

Please refer to the position description for a detailed list of the position accountabilities and key selection criteria.

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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