Principal Policy Officer

4 days ago

Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

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The Principal Policy Advisor will lead the development of state-wide and community level preventive health policies and interventions. The role has a focus on chronic disease and obesity prevention and leads the development of high impact policies and initiatives that support the long-term improvement of population health and wellbeing. The role entails liaison with related areas within the Branch, Department (central office and divisions), other departments, local public health units, local government, non-government organisations, researchers, industry and communities. The role will contribute to preventive health policy as determined through ongoing business planning and through responding to emerging priorities over time.
As a Principal Policy Advisor within the Population Health unit you will provide authoritative advice and expert direction, plus lead the development of policies and initiatives which prevent chronic disease and promote population health.
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 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.

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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