Department of Health
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 the role:
There are 4 roles available for this ongoing opportunity- please view position description of each role.
The role supports the unit in delivering performance oversight and system stewardship of area mental health services. Working closely with area mental health services and key stakeholders, the role contributes to strengthening system coordination, performance and continuous improvement to ensure Victorians can access timely, safe and high-quality specialist mental health treatment.
Operating within a dynamic policy and service delivery environment, the role works collaboratively across the department and with external partners to support ongoing improvement of mental health services. This includes working with services to address performance issues, identify system and service level improvement opportunities and support the effective delivery of new and existing services.
The role contributes to the monitoring and analysis of service performance, identifying emerging risks and system pressures, and supporting coordinated responses that strengthen accountability, improve service quality and drive system reform. The position plays an important role in ensuring services are delivered in line with policy objectives, funding agreements and departmental priorities.
The role requires strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively within a complex service system.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and engaging constructively with stakeholders to drive service improvement, strengthen performance accountability and support better outcomes.
Please view positon description/s for further information about the roles on offer
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:
- Develops guidelines within the work area
- Defines the appropriate methodology in the analysis of policy or research options
- Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level
- Researches and applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving
- Leads a larger or complex corporate support work unit
- Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
Qualification/Specialist Expertise
- A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, health administration or business management is desirable.
- An understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
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