Senior Program Adviser, Maternity and Newborn Policy and Reform

About this role

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 Senior Policy Advisor, Maternity and Newborn Policy and Reform has responsibility for policy design, development and implementation support, collaborating with departmental partners and the health sector with a focus on: • leading/contributing to state/national policy improvement, including development and implementation of new strategies and policy initiatives to drive system improvement • evaluating existing policy effectiveness and leading refinement and/or re-design as needed, such as the development of health service partnership governance mechanisms • reviewing, evaluating and designing models of care and supporting implementation that aligns with priority policy areas • setting policy that guides resource allocation using current funding models and also exploring commissioning reforms. The Maternity and Newborn Policy and Reform team has responsibility for statewide/system-wide policy development and implementation to meet the changing needs of Victorian communities (especially those most vulnerable); ensuring the delivery of high quality and safe maternity and newborn care; and ensuring access that is as close to home as possible. The team works with partners and the Commonwealth to understand system challenges and drive solutions for a maternity system that is coordinated across the continuum of care (sexual and reproductive health, antenatal /primary care, birth, postnatal care, early childhood) 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 health discipline or relevant public policy area is desirable. • Sound knowledge of the health service system and current issues, including current and emerging issues at a State, Commonwealth and international level, particularly in relation to maternity and newborn services would be desirable. 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. 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 [email protected] . For more informatio n 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 [email protected] . 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. 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 .