Principal Policy Advisor, Public Health Covid-19

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 6 Months 31/12/22

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Other

Reference: VG/DH/PH/1633321

***:
The Department of Health (the Department) aspires for all Victorians to be safe, healthy, and able to lead a life they value by driving reform and providing regulatory oversight. Working within the Public Health Division, the Principal Policy Advisor will be part of a team delivering critical high quality effective and efficient COVID-19 policy and strategy to support to the Deputy Secretary, Chief Health Officer, and Minister for Health in relation to the new COVID Strategy and associated ongoing governance to the Victorian community. The role will work with key stakeholders to support the effective design, implementation, and governance across the system.

**Are you**:

- An experienced person who is passionate about public health and supporting the Victorian response to COVID-19?
- Able to provide strong strategic and operational leadership and build relationships with people and key stakeholders?
- Able to work in complex contexts to identify risks, gaps, and solutions in a time pressure environment?

**Accountabilities**
- Provide high quality business intelligence, authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research Provide high quality business intelligence, authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
- Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline, and budget parameters.
- Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
- Pro-actively build and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
- Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and State legislative and policy reform directions to influence policy development.
- Represent the department on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives, lead relevant committee and governance processes.
- Assist with identify, developing and analysing complex options and provide high level policy advice on COVID-19 related and specific issues.
- Prepare and contribute to the preparation of timely and well researched submissions, briefs, and notes on complex policy issues, including Crisis Council of Cabinet submissions.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.

**Mandatory Vaccination Policy**

**HOW TO APPLY**:
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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