Manager, Mental Health and AOD Workforce GrowthThe 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: The Manager, Mental Health and AOD Workforce Growth is responsible for design and execution of workforce growth related work from: the strategic planning process through to delivery, forging and maintaining key stakeholder relationships, and the coordination of expert advice to inform the design of a contemporary and reform-aligned workforce.
How you'll make a difference: The Manager, Mental Health and AOD Workforce Growth manages a team that leads implementation of a program of growth initiatives dedicated to workforce innovation, expansion, and promotion. This includes delivery of recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System which set a comprehensive and ambitious reform agenda that the Victorian Government has committed to implementing in full. Delivered workforce initiatives are also aligned with both Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Strategy 2021-24 and Victorian Health Workforce Strategy. This includes work that supports growing early career opportunities for clinical (e.g. mental health nurses, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and other allied health disciplines) and non-clinical (e.g. wellbeing support workers) roles in area mental health and wellbeing services and mental health community support services.
The successful applicant will demonstrate sound leadership and people management skills, as well as an ability to influence others to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the Victorian mental health workforces and improve outcomes for Victorians.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: Policy skills: Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; keeps up-to-date with a broad range of contemporary issues; scans for links and potential implications of proposed policy options; liaises with stakeholders.Strategic planning skills: Thinks at the big picture level, entertains wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future, works across a number of time frames, translates strategic direction into day-to-day activities.A tertiary qualification in fields related to education and training and/or public health; and a sound understanding of the Victorian mental health system would be desirable.The following specialist expertise would be beneficial:Experience in the mental health workforce sector.Workforce planning experience.An understanding of challenges faced by people with mental illness, mental health challenges or psychological distress, including as a family member, carer or supporter.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.How to apply: Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the 'Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
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