Principal Policy and Engagement Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

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The Principal Policy and Engagement Officer will form part of a team that is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a new International Recruitment Program. The program aims to boost the Victorian healthcare workforce by supporting both Australian healthcare workers living abroad to return home and international healthcare workers who have secured ongoing employment in Victorian health services to relocate to Australia.

The Principal Policy and Engagement Officer will be responsible for providing strategic policy and engagement advice relating to the International Recruitment Program, influencing policy and project development. The Principal Policy and Engagement Officer will oversee and lead engagement approaches and relationship management within the program. The Principal Policy and Engagement Officer also provides mentorship, feedback and guidance to the International Recruitment team.
The successful applicant will enjoy working on a high profile and complex delivery project, providing strategic policy and engagement advice regarding policy, project and program design and implementation. They will be skilled at developing high quality briefings, meeting papers, presentations and correspondence for a range of audiences, including Ministers, departmental executives and central agencies. They will have the ability to influence and negotiate effectively with stakeholders, and build and maintain strong working relationships across different levels.
Are you
- A team player with drive and commitment?
- A self-starter able to work under pressure?
- An excellent communicator with the ability to lead and influence internal and external stakeholders?

**Accountabilities**:

- 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 engagement 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, collaborate and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- 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.
- Identify emerging complex or highly sensitive issues, risks and trends impacting on the successful achievement of objectives and priorities and develop innovative solutions and options.
- Develop high-quality briefings, meeting papers, presentations and correspondence, consistent with key policy objectives for a range of audiences including Ministers, departmental executives and central agencies.
- Respond flexibly and adapt approaches in order to deliver outcomes in the face of uncertainty.
- 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.
For further information please visit the Department of Health

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