About the role:

The Principal Nutrition Advisor, Population Health Policy and Reform, is responsible for leading and managing high priority nutrition and healthy eating policy design and implementation. This role provides authoritative, strategic and timely advice on public health nutrition policy and regulatory matters, engaging with whole-of-Victorian-government partners, cross-jurisdictional and Commonwealth governments and food and public health nutrition sector partners to support policy, regulatory and legislative design, implementation and reform.

The role will provide technical public health nutrition advice to healthy eating program delivery colleagues across the department to support program team's project and contract management responsibilities and will support briefings to executives, the Secretary and Minister on interjurisdictional public health nutrition 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 protected, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

About you:

- Tertiary qualifications in nutrition and dietetics are required
- Additional public health nutrition or public health regulation qualifications are desirable
- Expertise in public health nutrition policy advice and government coordination is desirable.
- Accredited Practising Dietitian status with a minimum of 10 years' experience in public health nutrition is required.

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.
- 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. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

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 at . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see .

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📌 Principal Nutrition Adviser, Policy & Reform (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne