Principal Adviser, Office of the CEO

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $138,631 - $185,518

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1881654

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:

Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer, the Principal Adviser plays a critical strategic advisory role, ensuring Hospitals Victoria becomes a key driver of financial reform and health system performance.

The position manages emerging issues and areas of risk and ensures effective management of divisional accountabilities including policy and content development, technical advice, strategic divisional planning, Cabinet submission development, quality assurance, and driving priority policy and project matters on behalf of the CEO and Deputy CEO.

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.

About you:

To be succesful in this role it is important you have capabilities in the following areas:

• Strategic Planning - Thinks at the big picture level; entertains wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future; works across a number of time frames; translates strategic direction into day-to-day activities.
• Project Management - Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; ensures project objectives are met.
• Organisational Awareness - Understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond; understands the reasons behind the organisational climate and culture.

Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in business or financial management, public administration or equivalent would be advantageous.

Experience:

A strong understanding of the Victorian health system and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

Experience and capability in budget management, financial analysis and health service operations is essential.

To view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date please click on the position description attached.

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.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process a t For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

27 August 2025