Senior Policy Advisor

About the Department

The role of the Department of Education is to support Victorians to build prosperous, socially engaged, happy and healthy lives. It does this by supporting lifelong learning and healthy development, strengthening families and helping to equip people with the skills and knowledge for a 21st century economy and society.

About the Division

The Wellbeing, Health and Engagement Division (WHED) leads policy and programs to improve student wellbeing, safety, health, engagement, and inclusion. The division has a particular focus on improving outcomes for cohorts that may be disadvantaged or at risk when it comes to their education. Specifically, the purpose of the division is to:

build safe and respectful school environments
strengthen the response to family violence
support student mental health and wellbeing, including positive mental health promotion, and build mental health capability
increase support for vulnerable students at risk of disengaging from education
expand student health support in schools.
About the Role

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an individual with strong policy and program management skills to be part of a dynamic environment supporting the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The team works across the department, government and with key stakeholders to develop and implement health policy and programs. Experience and skills in policy and project management, providing advice and problem solving and stakeholder engagement are a crucial part of this role.

The Senior Policy Advisor will have the opportunity to provide expert health policy advice to a range of stakeholders and schools via the Health Advice inbox, be involved in the development and review of a range of health policies and work with diverse stakeholders

Attributes

Can you demonstrate innovative thinking, effective communication, and adept project delivery abilities? Your capacity for collaboration, problem solving, and cultivating genuine relationships will be pivotal for your success. You will also have the ability to work collaboratively, and deliver tangible outcomes.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Desirable : Tertiary qualification in health related field or social sciences is desirable.
Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.