Senior Policy and Program Officer

This role offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-level strategic advice on policy and programs, translating data and research into innovative, evidence-based policy responses. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with a variety of stakeholders such as government agencies, non-government sector, universities, and private enterprises to improve health outcomes for South Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop implementation and evaluation plans to deliver priority actions.
• Provide high level expert strategic advice health policy and programs.
• Prepare ministerial briefings, discussion papers, cabinet submissions, and reports to inform legislative change and policy development.
• Translate data and research into innovative, evidence-based policy and programmatic responses.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders across various sectors to facilitate engagement and progress strategies.
• Monitor implementation plans and projects.

Key requirements:

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective policy based on scientific enquiry.
• Proven experience in managing priorities, deadlines, and workloads independently while managing large projects.
• Ability to engage positively with relevant stakeholders to influence bespoke strategy development.
• Strong problem-solving skills with proven ability to research, analyse complex problems, formulate solutions, and provide high-quality advice.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing on complex issues.
• Significant experience in drafting Cabinet submissions, briefings, reports or other documentation for presentation to senior staff.

This is an organisation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all South Australians. They focus on reducing the burden of non-communicable conditions and health inequities, particularly among vulnerable communities. Their work involves supporting and monitoring health-promoting strategies designed to improve physical and mental health for all South Australians. This is an opportunity to join an organisation that values service, professionalism, trust, respect, collaboration, honesty, courage, and sustainability.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please click "Apply" or contact Ella Morgan on 08 8216 3553 or ella.morgan@robertwalters.com.au for a confidential discussion.