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Form of work About the role:
* Provide expert regulatory advice related to various health regulatory domains - Team Leader & Senior positions available!
* Various full time, ongoing, VPS 5 positions
* CBD-based/Hybrid + L&D Opportunities + More VPS benefits!
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
How you'll make a difference:
These positions are located within the Health Regulator Branch and, as a key member of that Branch, you will be required to work with other team members as well as other teams across the Health Regulator on a range of regulatory and investigative matters to enable the Department to meet its regulatory obligations and to provide oversight for the safety and quality of various sectors.
Team Leader Positions (x3)
The Team Leader is responsible for leading a team of compliance and operations staff and ensuring the effective delivery of regulatory functions in relation to various health regulatory domains (which may include non-emergency patient transport; first aid services; child safety regulation; human tissue; gene technology; private hospitals and day procedure centres; radiation; water safety). The Team Leaders will use their knowledge and experience to plan, support, coordinate and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation.
The team leader will work in a small and busy team that provides support to the Manager, advice to senior executives in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory issues and administers legislation and regulations in various health regulatory domains.
Senior Compliance Officer Positions (x6)
The Senior Compliance Officer provides expert regulatory advice related to various health regulatory domains (which may include non-emergency patient transport; first aid services; child safety regulation; human tissue; gene technology; private hospitals and day procedure centres; radiation; water safety). Working across the different sectors, the Senior Compliance Officer will use their knowledge and experience to support and administer the team's regulatory functions and monitor and enforce compliance in accordance with the relevant legislation.
Reporting to the Team Leader, you will work in a small and busy team that provides advice to senior executives in the Department and the Minister for Health on various regulatory issues and administers legislation and regulations in various health regulatory domains.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
* Hold a current Victorian driver's licence
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Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation
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Experience in the private health service sector, hospital environment or in a clinical/science environment would be advantageous
What we offer:
* The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
* A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
* A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How to apply:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
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. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.
