About the role: Support the health and community care system to provide safe, high-quality and person-centred care to all Victorians. Improve Victoria's health and community care system to deliver the best possible outcomes for people. Hybrid working arrangements - Melbourne CBD / working from home. 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.
How you'll make a difference: The Senior Executive Director, Operational Support and Improvement Policy, will provide executive leadership and management of a program of work that supports the health and community care system to provide safe, high-quality and person-centred care to all Victorians.
The role reports directly to the Deputy Secretary and will have close working relationships with the Secretary of the department and the Minister for Health. The Senior Executive Director will also be expected to lead a group of enabling functions to deliver on the division's strategic priorities. These relate to people and culture, ways of working, and internal performance and insights.
The role will lead a team of executives and directors and will oversee the development of policy reform and implementation across the health and community care system, with a strong focus on vulnerable cohorts. It will also be responsible for providing policy advice and implementing reforms that support the effective operation of Victoria's health and community care system.
The role will engage with colleagues across the division and department, as well as stakeholders and experts within and beyond government, including service providers, the workforce, consumers and carers throughout policy development and problem solving.
Are you: An experienced and outstanding leader of people at a senior level who is passionate about improving Victoria's health and community care system to deliver the best possible outcomes for people? Able to provide strong leadership to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to build shared commitment and coordinate implementation? Able to lead, sustain and influence key relationships internally and externally? Recognised for your expertise in leading and delivering change in complex environments and for your deep understanding of the Victorian health and community care system? Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the Victorian health system, relevant departmental systems and environments and the ability to build increased capability in others. Senior experience in public health at state or national level. Knowledge of contemporary approaches to health system demand and capacity management and response, and its role in the wider context of government policy and reform priorities. 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.
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