💼 Full-Time Position

Principal Policy and Legislation Officer

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Department of Health
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Location
Melbourne, Australia
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Posted
June 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

About the role:
The Principal Policy and Legislation Officer will demonstrate advanced policy analysis and development skills, with a strong focus on legislative reform and experience working collaboratively with legal teams and/or Parliamentary Counsel on legislative development. You will provide expert advice and leadership in coordinating the amendments of two key Acts, engaging closely with stakeholders to ensure that policy initiatives are informed, effective and aligned with the needs of Victoria's health sector. Your responsibilities will include leading consultations, negotiating with key partners, and synthesising stakeholder feedback to shape legislative reforms that support safer, higher quality healthcare across the state.
You will be a highly effective team member, displaying exceptional analytical, written, problem-solving, project management and communication skills. The successful candidate will have proven experience in policy development, stakeholder engagement...