Senior Policy Officer, Planned Care Access & Accountability

Victorian Department of Health; Melbourne; Sur place; AUD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Senior Policy Officer, Planned Care Accountability, at the Victorian Department of Health, will lead and support policy development and projects to improve system accountability through data-informed analysis and stakeholder engagement. This role will work with health services to implement programs aligned with planned care frameworks and contribute to accountability initiatives for 2026-27.

It requires strong policy/project management skills and experience in government or health sector

Qualifications

• Develops policy solutions and supports complex policy development projects.
• Provides analysis-based policy advice, options and recommendations to senior management.
• Engages stakeholders and partners to facilitate information flow across the department.

Responsabilités

• Leads and contributes to complex policy development and projects to deliver outputs on time and within budget.
• Maintains effective working relationships with government and health sector bodies.
• Collaborates across multidisciplinary teams to meet emerging pressures and demand.

Connaissances

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Government/health sector knowledge

Formation

Tertiary qualification in health/public policy/management or health administration

Description du poste

About the role

The Senior Policy Officer, Planned Care Accountability, will support and lead key responsibilities within the Planned Care Accountability team working with a growing number ESIS reporting health services to improve overall system accountability through partnership, support and intervention aligned with the planned care accountability frameworks, policies and guidelines. This is supported by data analysis to better understand waitlist composition, service impacts and inform performance decisions. Demonstrating relevant experience and expertise in health system accountability, robust project management and monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, this role will have the opportunity to lead work with public health services to implement programs that support planned care activity. This role has a strong focus towards developing and improving specialist clinic accountability in 2026-27.

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

Main Accountabilities Include:

• Develops practical solutions to complex problems:
  • Leading and contributing to complex policy development and projects to ensure high-quality outputs are delivered within agreed timeframes and budget, and results can inform policy development.
  • Provide high quality policy advice, options and recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research and analysis.
• Develops strong working relationships with government and health sector bodies:
  • Proactively build and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
  • Work across multiple projects, including engaging with stakeholders, and working in multidisciplinary teams to meet emerging pressures and demands, as required.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, public policy, business and/or management, or health administration would be desirable. Specialist Expertise Knowledge and experience in government, health sector and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in policy/project management and implementation.

What we offer

• The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians 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.

Inclusion and diversity

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.

Additional information

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