Position Details About the role: 

• The role of Senior Policy Advisor in the Health System and Asset Planning branch is a challenging and rewarding opportunity well suited to a motivated, adaptable individual who can work collaboratively in a small team.
• You will be required to provide strategic policy advice on issues across a number of work programs related to strategic land use; partnership projects in support of Victoria's Aboriginal community-controlled organisations; and the delivery of climate change and sustainability commitments.
• You will be required to engage with other divisions in the Department of Health and across government to leverage Whole of Victorian Government objectives and health system reform.

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.  How you'll make a difference:

• Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research and analysis.
• Develop policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
• Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.
• Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and State legislative and policy reform directions to influence policy development.
• Operate within increased level of autonomy and accountability in delivering within broad strategic directions.
• Provide professional leadership and guidance.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
• Represent the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes. To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

  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 & Sector.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.