Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: VG/DH/HSRP/721263 The Senior Policy Officer leads the development of evidence-based strategy and policy for reforms that aim to positively change the way healthcare is delivered in Victoria. The role involves working closely with other teams across the department including operational staff, policy specialists and evaluators – as well as with clinicians and experts in the sector.

About you

- Monitoring policy gaps, trends and issues, including keeping up to date with relevant developments in evidence, practice or public discourse.
- Identifying potential policy options and solutions to known policy gaps and future opportunities.
- Developing briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for decision within an organisation and providing authoritative expert advice on complex issues within own area.
- Focusing on understanding stakeholder issues and influencing their views and initiating and managing negotiations with peers (internal and external to work unit) to gain commitment to projects, and delivery of activities to meet timelines.
- Working across multiple projects, including designing and managing complex projects,



and leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet emerging and significant work pressures and demands, as required.
- Developing detailed project monitoring, reporting and governance frameworks.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise - A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, politics or public administration would be desirable.

- Required expertise:
- A strong understanding and knowledge of the policy context and direction of the Victorian health system.
- Authoritative writing skills and demonstrated experience drafting diverse documents tailored to specific audiences.

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 solid 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 Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 11:59pm

📌 Senior Policy Officer, System Reform (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne