Senior Program Officer, AOD Policy, Reform & Programs
Core
Leads the delivery of complex program, commissioning, and performance activities to support the effectiveness, quality, and sustainability of Victoria's alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment system.
Role type
Senior Program Officer (Policy & Program Management)
Builds
AOD treatment services and harm reduction policy programs
Domain
Public Health / Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment
Required skills
Program implementation, service performance analysis, funding management, contractual matters, policy development, project coordination, data analysis, literature reviews, environmental scanning, stakeholder partnership management, executive reporting
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Victorian AOD system, department operating processes, lived and living experience
Technologies
VPTS, early drug warning systems
Responsibilities
Contributes to the development, implementation, and evaluation of harm reduction policy and programs; Supports delivery of priority initiatives through research, analysis, and project coordination; Builds and maintains effective working relationships with internal stakeholders, service providers, peak bodies, and partner agencies; Prepares high-quality briefs, reports, correspondence, and presentations for senior executives and government; Manages discrete work packages within broader projects, including planning, monitoring, and reporting; Undertakes data analysis, literature reviews, and environmental scans to inform policy development and program design.