Executive Level 1 - Legislation and Policy Lead, Digital Health BranchAre you an individual with strong experience in policy development and legislative reform, who can work independently and also lead a sub-team, while supporting broader team objectives and outcomes?
Do you have excellent attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear policy advice and draft compelling narratives?
Then this role is for you!Key responsibilities include:Lead policy development and/or legislative change processes.Manage a small team to effectively deliver on programs of work, including through project and stakeholder management.Provide accurate and timely policy advice or program management reporting to departmental executive.Liaise with and manage key stakeholder relationships in both the policy and delivery bodies of work.Develop briefings for the Minister for Health, a range of internal and external committees, and external media or communications products as required.Undertake procurement and manage finances to support project delivery.Key Capabilities include:Understand government processes and systems, particularly in relation to Cabinet, legislation, and Budget processes.Demonstrated ability to lead the work associated with policy development and legislative reform initiatives.Demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills, including sound judgement and the ability to interpret information and apply it to the development of policy.Effectively lead a team and work collaboratively with colleagues in a team environment.Demonstrated high standard of written and verbal communication skills.Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a proven ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines and manage individual and team resources to deliver outcomes.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.Understanding of the legislative environment and barriers to information sharing in the healthcare sector, particularly in relation to privacy legislation.Capacity to use evidence, including quantitative data where appropriate, to prepare high quality reports and advice.Program and/or project management skills including the ability to monitor schedules, risks and deliverables.Experience in policy development and legislative reform.Experience working independently and leading a sub-team, while supporting broader team objectives and outcomes.Experience with creating clear policy advice and drafting compelling narratives.To be eligible for employment with the Department of Health and Aged Care applicants must be an Australian citizen at the time an offer of employment is made.An applicant's suitability for employment with Health will also be assessed through a variety of pre-employment check processes, such as:Satisfactory completion of an Australian Federal Police criminal history check, and where relevant a Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check.Completion of a medical declaration and pre-employment medical (where required).Providing evidence of qualifications.Applications close on the 11 October at 11:30pm AEDT.Applicants are asked to quote reference number 24-MBDHDIV-26775 to assist when making an enquiry.#J-18808-Ljbffr
