OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $109,730 - $121,247
Grade: VPSG5.1
Occupation: Policy
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/DH/POLR/1852841
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 all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

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.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Support the assessment of permit and license applications and notifications for the Health Regulator. This may include permit applications for Schedule 8 medicines and Schedule 9 clinical trials, notifications and warrants. The position will also assess Voluntary Assisted Dying and human tissue permit applications and prepare recommendation briefs for these.
• Drive continuous improvement in the review and development of team policies and processes.
• Assist in the development of a risk based regulatory approach to legislation the Branch is responsible for.
• Provide expert and authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative program options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues.
• Monitor and analyse the implementation and delivery of practical and policy initiatives.
• Undertake high-level research and investigations into service delivery issues, risks and trends impacting on achieving key business objectives, policy initiatives and operational imperatives.

Additional tertiary qualification in a relevant health field (Ahpra registered health professional – pharmacy/nurse/paramedic/allied health) would be highly regarded.
Specialist Expertise:
Practical application and understanding of the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act 1981 and its Regulations, in particular the supply of Schedule 8 medicines and drugs of dependence, and SafeScript.
Experience in regulatory and public policy work as well as knowledge of relevant government legislation.

The Senior Regulatory Officer supports the assessment of a range of permit and license applications and notifications for the Health Regulator branch. This may include complex permit applications for Schedule 8 medicines and Schedule 9 clinical trials, notifications and warrants. The position will also assess Voluntary Assisted Dying and human tissue permit applications and prepare recommendation briefs for the Secretary/Minister.
The Senior Regulatory Officer provides advice, education and support to prescribers on the use of SafeScript and safer prescribing of drugs of dependence.