Policy Support Officer, Workforce Strategy, Planning & Leadership

Department of Health Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Policy Support Officer to coordinate and deliver a broad program of workforce initiatives, grants, scholarships, regulatory work and policy and project activities.

The role provides practical policy coordination, administrative support, information management and stakeholder follow-up to help the team deliver work in a timely, organised and well-documented way.

Qualifications

• A qualification in project administration, business administration, public policy, health, health promotion or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a broad program of workforce initiatives, grants, scholarships, regulatory work and policy and project activities.
• Provide practical policy and project coordination, administrative support, information management and stakeholder follow-up.
• Support multiple concurrent projects by maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings and papers, tracking actions and deadlines, preparing routine correspondence and reports, and escalating risks, issues and emerging priorities for guidance.

Education

A qualification in project administration, business administration, public policy, health, health promotion or a related field

Job description

Policy Support Officer, Workforce Strategy, Planning & Leadership

Department of Health Victoria – Melbourne VIC

The Policy Support Officer supports the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce team to coordinate and deliver a broad program of workforce initiatives, grants, scholarships, regulatory work and policy and project activities.

The role provides practical policy and project coordination, administrative support, information management and stakeholder follow-up to help the team deliver work in a timely, organised and well-documented way.

The position supports multiple concurrent projects by maintaining accurate records, coordinating meetings and papers, tracking actions and deadlines, preparing routine correspondence and reports, and escalating risks, issues and emerging priorities for guidance.

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 project administration, business administration, public policy, health, health promotion or a related field.

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.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy.

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 see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email ***************@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications from third parties cannot be accepted. If you have questions regarding the role, please message the contact person listed on the advertisement directly.

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