Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/CPH/CHO/TBC

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 Advisor is part of the Policy and Projects team in the Immunisation Program. The Policy and Projects team is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and contributing to policy and projects that meet or respond to government, department, and program priorities in relation to vaccines and immunisation.

The role will include policy development and ongoing review and evaluation of policy settings, immunisers' scope of practice and may also require other policy or project work as identified by the Immunisation Program in response to new or changed vaccination programs, or other emerging or priority issues.

It will require internal and external stakeholder engagement and maintaining relationships with relevant organisations and lead, contribute to and/or provide advice on a range of key immunisation matters.

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

- A tertiary qualification in a field related to health, public policy or related fields would be desirable.
- A strong understanding of, and experience in, implementing legislation and regulatory processes for immunisation.
- Demonstrable experience in policy and project planning, specifically in immunisation, is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of immunisation service delivery in Victoria is desirable.

What we offer

- The prospect 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.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.

Applications close Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Principal Policy Adviser (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne