The Health Policy Reform Section is seeking an APS 5 policy officer to support the delivery of a project to remake legislative instruments. Our ideal candidate will have experience in project management, developing policy, administrative support functions, and adapting to deliver outcomes in a changing environment. As part of the Health Policy Reform team, you will work on foundational policy activities, from research and analysis to synthesising policy positions. You will contribute to managing and monitoring a project, internal stakeholder consultation, drafting instructions for legislative instruments, and developing policy documents for external consultation. This will lead to improved outcomes for clients through clearer legislation. Successful applicants will be interested in project management, health policy, and legislative processes. Additionally, you will be curious, able to operate with agility and creativity, and be a team player. To succeed in this role, you will draw on an understanding of policy development and how it applies to health policy and veteran issues, or be able to quickly acquire this understanding. The key duties of the position include:Contribute to the currency, review, and maintenance of relevant legislative instruments, including the Treatment Principles and cross-Government items;Interpret legislation and policy to prepare initial drafts of policy advice to service Ministers, other departments, internal delivery areas, and other internal and external parties in a timely way;Work collaboratively with other team members to review and improve policy on access to DVA health care and health outcomes, and veteran homelessness and incarceration outcomes;Contribute to research into health and social health policy and program issues and work with other team members to monitor new initiatives and industry developments;Assist with the section's ongoing liaison with internal and external stakeholders via internal and external discussion forums, meetings, and workshops, which may include providing secretariat support. Important Notes:Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS).All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre-engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements.The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance. Getting to know the Department of Veterans' AffairsThe Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation's duty to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self-sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support. DVA's vision is to honour veterans and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community.
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