Full time
Play a key role in the development of health service delivery approaches for adults and young people in custodial settings.Fixed Term Full-Time opportunity to June 2025 to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Policy and Projects Officer to provide a critical role at Justice Health.
About the Business Unit Justice Health is responsible for:
the delivery of primary physical and mental health, and specialist forensic mental health services for people in custody. In Victoria, health services are delivered by both public and private providers to people in adult correctional and youth justice facilities.managing relevant contractual arrangements, including overseeing the delivery of health services and the provision and maintenance of all medical records in an electronic medical record.facilitating the release of health information to community health care providers, legal representatives, and individuals.the design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.About the Role The Senior Policy and Projects Officer will report to the Manager, Strategic Policy and be responsible for contributing to the development of new and innovative health service delivery approaches to improve health care for people in prison. The role will also include opportunities to work on health reforms for young people in Youth Justice.
Some of your duties will include:
Formulates authoritative, in-depth advice on complex policy and service design issues relating to health, mental health, alcohol and other drug treatment for people in custody and the custodial operating environment.Identifies emerging issues that impact on the operating environment and develop creative, innovative, and practical solution options and recommendations to ensure continued effective service delivery.Develops complex written briefs, reports and project documentation that provide policy options and recommendations for consideration by senior decision makers.About you To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience in the development of policy advice and/or operational/performance frameworks within a complex social and/or economic policy environment.Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian Government administrative processes.Strong conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.How to Apply Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
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