MedHealth
healthcare
PolicyAnalyst
“Policy Analyst at MedHealth. Skills: policy analysis, research, written communication, stakeholder engagement. Monitor and analyse policy developments across relevant Commonwealth and State portfolios (e. g. , employment, NDIS, health, veterans, aged care) and assess implications for our services, clients and operations.. Undertake structured research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative), including literature reviews, consultation input, and synthesis of internal and external data sources”
What You'll Achieve.
get the best possible health and employment outcomes the people we support; support whole populations to better outcomes; build a better life through work and health; strengthen our policy and research capability; support evidence-informed decision-making across the organisation; assess implications for our services, clients and operations; translating policy intent into operational considerations, risks, dependencies and implementation steps; summarising findings for decision-makers; test assumptions and validate evidence; support governance and audit requirements
Industry & Context.
analytical skills; critical thinking; research skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
analytical, critical thinking and research skills, with the ability to move from detail to clear insights and recommendations., Excellent written communication, including the ability to write for different audiences and produce concise, well-structured briefs under time pressure., Well-developed verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills., Understanding of Australia’s public policy environment, including how policy is developed and implemented across government., Experience working on policy, research, program design, evaluation, strategy or related areas (government, consulting, not-for-profit or industry experience welcomed)., Tertiary qualifications in public policy, economics, social sciences, health, law or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)., High attention to detail, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of one or more of: employment services, NDIS, health policy, veterans’ services, aged care, or related social services policy settings., Experience drafting submissions, consultation responses, business cases or similar formal written products., Confidence working with data (e. g. , Excel, Power BI, basic statistical analysis) and translating results into plain-English insights., Understanding of service delivery environments and the practicalities of implementation.
What You'll Do.
Monitor and analyse policy developments across relevant Commonwealth and State portfolios (e. g.
aged care) and assess implications for our services
clients and operations.
Undertake structured research and analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
including literature reviews
and synthesis of internal and external data sources.
Prepare high-quality written products such as briefs
presentations and stakeholder updates.
Support program and service design by translating policy intent into operational considerations
dependencies and implementation steps.
Contribute to evaluation and continuous improvement activities
including defining outcomes/indicators and summarising findings for decision-makers.
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts
operations teams and external partners to test assumptions and validate evidence.
Maintain clear document management practices
version control and records to support governance and audit requirements.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with internal subject matter experts, operations teams and external partners to test assumptions and validate evidence.
Communication Scope
Excellent written communication; Well-developed verbal communication; stakeholder engagement skills
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