About the role
Reporting to the Manager Mergers and Partnerships, this is a key role in supporting voluntary mergers of health systems, which are intended to improve the effectiveness of the health system and enable more streamlined access to care for patients. The role will be involved in keeping key policy documents up to date and will be active in supporting health services through the preparation and assessment for mergers. The administrative, approval and legal steps are critical to be executed with high accuracy and within the required timeframes and this role will be key in each of these steps.
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 secure, 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
Collaborating with colleagues in teams across the department,



you will be involved in the project management, planning for communications and tracking benefits which flow from health system voluntary mergers.
Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice.
Qualification
A tertiary qualification in fields related to public health, health economics/economics, social policy or health administration would be an advantage.
Technical expertise
Knowledge and experience in government, health sector and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in policy development and implementation.
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.
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📌 Senior Policy Officer, Governance, Reform And Collaboration (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne