Lead, Policy

4 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Health Promotion Foundation

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/VHLEADPOLICYADVOCACY

VicHealth is the world's first health promotion foundation that supports independent, long-term, evidence-based health promotion practice, partnerships and leadership. We continue to be a global leader in health promotion, as a Collaborating Centre with the World Health Organization and technical partner to UNICEF.
- Contribute to helping people across Victoria enjoy better health and wellbeing
- Dynamic team environment within an inclusive workplace
- Bright and modern office in Melbourne CBD, featuring collaboration spaces and hybrid-work model

**About the role**:
The Lead, Policy & Advocacy has a close working relationship with the Manager, Policy & Government Relations. The role is supported by and works closely with the Policy Coordinator to ensure effective and coordinated delivery of VicHealth's strategic policy agenda.

**Key responsibilities**:

- Working with stakeholders to identify, develop and drive evidence-driven policy opportunities and advocacy to government, aligned with VicHealth's strategy
- Providing strategic, evidence-based policy advice to the Manager, Policy and Government Relations and CEO
- Commissioning, overseeing and translating VicHealth research into tangible and relevant policy recommendations to government
- Developing relationships with public health partners to develop, refine and progress VicHealth's policy priorities
- Leading the drafting and finalisation of relevant policy submissions, advocacy papers, position statements on key issues, briefing documents, and other government-related activities to a high standard

**About you**:
We're looking for someone who is able to provide efficient and effective liaison; build strong and effective working relationships; and represent VicHealth in a professional manner at stakeholder events and in public forums.

**Qualifications and experience**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Health Promotion, Public Policy or related field
- At least 3 years' experience working in policy development and practice at state and or federal levels preferably in public health, community or government sectors
- Well-developed and applied knowledge of the machinery of government including government decision making, policy, funding, and budget processes at state and/or federal levels is essential

**Closing Date**: Monday 30 September 2024

**Unit**: Policy, Strategy & Impact

**Tenure**: Full-time, ongoing

**Classification**: VicHealth Grade D

**Remuneration**: From $93,176 per annum (plus superannuation and other benefits). See our Careers page for some of the benefits of being a VicHealth team member

**How to apply**:
Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume.

The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, and also address the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please refer to the position description attached to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.

You may be required to undertake a Police Check, and Working with Children check.
- VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government_

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