• Department for Health and Wellbeing – Strategy & Governance – Strategy and Intergovernment Relations
• Salary: $108,109 to $116,864 – ASO7 – Full Time / Term Contract up to 31 December 2025

Overview:
The Principal Policy Officer position:

• is responsible for the provision of advanced policy analysis and strategic advice in relation to SA Health's intergovernment agreements and other intergovernment policy issues, which will include contributing to the negotiation of policy and associated financial arrangements with the Commonwealth under the National Health Reform Agreement renegotiation.
• will provide guidance in the development of health reform policies and strategies which support the Health Strategy and Intergovernment work program and furthers strategic and policy priorities for the department.
• will provide advice on key issues in the public hospital interface with aged care, primary care, and disability.

These activities will effectively impact on the deployment of resources by the department, thereby contributing to the health and wellbeing of the community and achievement of sustainable, quality community living standards.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 885486
Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Enquiries
Tim Budden
Manager, Intergovernment Relations and Policy
Phone: 0437 186 331
E-mail: Tim.Budden@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Saturday, 23 November 2024 - 11.55PM
Attachments

• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines