Policy Officer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Hudson Australia Full time

You'll be responsible for assisting in the implementation of budget measures and sector analysis to support policy development. Working under tight deadlines, you'll prepare various briefs for the senior executive, draft responses to Ministerial Correspondence and Questions on Notice.

This Government Department is seeking a APS 6 Policy Officer who is highly motivated and experienced with Health Policy and Data. As a Policy Officer, you will be involved in drafting policy advice, interpreting pathology rules and related legislation, monitoring service utilisation trends, and managing a variety of contracts on COVID-19 related pathology matters.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide policy advice to the Advisory Committee on new pathology services proposed for public funding
- Assist in the implementation of budget measures and sector analysis to support policy development
- Draft responses to Ministerial Correspondence and Questions on Notice, Senate Question Time Briefs, Meeting Briefs, Ministerial Submissions, and prepare regular and ad hoc briefs for senior executives
- Consult with the pathology sector to ensure that the MBS pathology items are appropriate and contemporary
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve common goals

Key Skills:

- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders
- Leadership skills and experience in managing teams
- Agile, innovative, and demonstrates a willingness to learn and take initiative
- High level strategic, analytical, problem-solving, corporate management, and planning skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, including the ability to support delivery of a range of competing tasks and priorities within a busy team environment under broad direction
- Ability to adapt and tailor communication to a variety of audiences.

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