Join us as we embark on our new VicHealth Strategy 2023-2033!

VicHealth is the world’s first health promotion foundation. Established by the Victorian Parliament in 1987, we were the first agency of our kind worldwide to utilise a hypothecated tax on tobacco to support independent, long-term, evidence-based health promotion practice, partnerships and leadership. We continue to be a global leader in health promotion, as a Collaborating Centre with the World Health Organization and as a technical partner to UNICEF.

VicHealth welcomes and values applications from candidates who are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, candidates with disability and those from the LGBTIQA+ community. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.

For the past decade, our work has been guided by an integrated 10-year strategy. Looking to the future, as we embark on our new 10-year strategy

The Lead, Government Relations & Policy has a close working relationship with the Manager, Policy & Government Relations, Policy team, and the wider Policy, Strategy & Impact Group and Future Healthy Group. They are expected to develop and nurture excellent relationships across the organisation and with key external stakeholders, including staff in government departments and agencies.

In order to achieve this, they must be a confident internal and external advocate for VicHealth’s strategy, purpose and aspirations, and must be able to provide exemplary liaison; demonstrate strong communication skills; and represent VicHealth in a professional manner.

Day to day tasks will include leading efficient and effective liaison, maintaining relationships with key government stakeholders, developing and pursuing VicHealth policy positions, and representing VicHealth in a professional manner at stakeholder events.

To deliver on our new strategy, you will be comfortable demonstrating our values of Trust, Accountability, Challenge, and Results, priding yourself on being agile, taking initiative and working collaboratively within and across teams

• Unit: Policy, Strategy & Impact
  
• Tenure: Permanent, Full time
  
• Classification: VicHealth Grade D
  
• Remuneration: $91,349 - $113,644 (Plus superannuation and other benefits)

Qualifications and experience:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in public policy or a related field
• Demonstrated track record in advocacy, policy or strategy
• Well-developed and applied knowledge of the machinery of government including government decision making, policy, funding, and budget processes
• Exceptional ability to develop and maintain positive partner, stakeholder and supplier relationships both internally and externally
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

How to apply:

Applications must include a cover letter and a current resume.

The cover letter must include why the applicant feels they are suitable for the position, including how they meet the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

Please refer to the position description attached to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.

You may be required to undertake a Police Check, and Working with Children check.

For further information about the role, please contact Jack Knights, People & Culture on (03) 9667 9048.

VicHealth acknowledges the support of the Victorian Government.