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Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / 31/12/2025
Organisation: Department of Health
Salary: $105,479 - $127,621
Occupation: Policy
Reference: VG/DH/PH/1707782
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 Victorians into the future. We also lead the Victorian Government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with our partners, we oversee Victoria's health system including mental health, ageing and aged care and preventive health. 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. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services.
POSITION SUMMARY:
ONLY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THESE POSITIONS ARE EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION, SECTION 12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT 2010 (VIC)
The Senior Aboriginal Policy Officer in the Sexual Health and Viral Hepatitis team will lead and contribute to the development of state-wide and community level preventive health policies and interventions, including supporting the implementation of the Victorian Aboriginal sexual and reproductive health plan. The role entails liaison with related areas within the Division, Department, other departments, non-government organisations, researchers, industry and communities. The role will contribute to health policy as determined through ongoing business planning and through responding to emerging priorities over time.
Accountabilities
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. As it is an essential element of any role within the department that employees be able to attend work onsite and to do so safely, employees are required to be up-to-date with their vaccinations against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. This requirement applies unless they have a medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID -19. Therefore, the department will ask any prospective employee, who has been identified as the preferred candidate for a role within the department, to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to any offer of employment being made. If a prospective employee has a relevant medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, they should contact the department to discuss their individual circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through https://www.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-skills-exchange rather than via external advertisement.
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
For further information please visit the Department of Health <https://www.health.vic.gov.au>
Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest in this position.
Full time / 31/12/2025
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Kelly Sykes | Kelly.Sykes@health.vic.gov.au