Ms Rachel Stephen-Smith MLA, Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health, Minister for Finance and Minister for the Public Service, is seeking an experienced policy adviser in the health portfolio.

Reporting to the Minister’s Chief of Staff, the Adviser will provide high level policy, analytical and strategic political advice on health policies and programs.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Key responsibilities of the Adviser’s role include:

• Providing advice, briefings, speeches and other outputs for the Minister as required.
• Analysing and reviewing complex policy issues and assisting the Minister with issues management as directed.
• Working closely with other policy advisers, media advisers and the Chief of Staff to support and provide input into longer term planning, strategy development, and policy review for the Minister.
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships relevant to the health portfolio.
• Working collaboratively with other Ministerial offices and the ACT public service to support policy development and delivery of ACT Government priorities.
• Contributing to a positive and inclusive work environment and culture where all staff are valued and respected.
• Other duties as directed.

Notes: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

This position is permanent for the term of the current government.

How to Apply: For further information, please visit: 34833 - Careers and Employment