Principal Policy Adviser, Health Service Financial

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed term to 30 June 2028

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DH/HV/1831527

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

**About the role**:
The Principal Policy Adviser role is responsible for supporting the understanding and delivery of the department's strategic financial investment in Victoria's health system, health service financial sustainability and to be the interface between the Department of Health and health services.
Against the context of increased financial sustainability challenges for Victoria's health services, this position is part of a specialist branch that coordinates the financial performance of health services.

**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**:
The Principal Policy Adviser role is responsible for translating analysis of funding adequacy for investment decisions and understanding the key drivers across Victorian health services. This role leads the development of advice on overall public health services financial sustainability to inform Hospitals Victoria.

The role reports directly to the Director, Health Service Financial Performance and supports the financial performance partners for public health services and hospitals. The role will require close working relationships with senior stakeholders across the Department and Victorian health sector to ensure clear reporting, messaging to government and ensuring tight timelines are adhered to.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.
- Knowledge of the Victorian public hospital operations, and the impact of government funding, policy and reform on operations.
- A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the Victorian budget processes, health system funding, relevant departmental systems and environments is desirable.
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting / Commerce is desirable.

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.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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