Senior Program Adviser - Hume

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 onsupporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact withcommunicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health andwellbeing 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 Senior Program Adviser is part of a small team that monitors health service performance in Victoria's Hume. The role coordinates and leads responses to new and emerging issues and risks relating to rural and regional health services. Demonstrated competency in monitoring financial, quality and governance issues, well developed analytical and conceptual skills, relationship management and the ability to manage tight deadlines are critical to the role.The role also involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including health service Chief Executive Officers, health service executives and a range of program and policy areas within the department. The position specialises in Quality, Safety and Performance across health services. The role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment that requires systems thinking, excellent communication skills and a drive to improve healthcare for metropolitan, rural and regional communities.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:Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:Knowledge and SkillsConceptual and Analytical Ability - Deals with concepts, ambiguity and complexity comfortably; uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems, has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations.Systems Thinking - Diagnoses trends, obstacles, and opportunities in the internal and external environment; understand the linkages between natural systems and communities to inform policy; conceptualises and defines the systems working within the organisationInfluence and Negotiation - Gains agreement to proposals and ideas; builds behind-the-scenes support for ideas to ensure buy-in and ownership; uses chains of indirect influence to achieve outcomes (e.g. 'gets A to show B so B will tell C'); and involves experts or other third parties to strengthen a case.Personal QualitiesDrive and Commitment - Enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work; sets high standards of performance for self and others; enjoys a vigorous and dynamic work environment.Initative and Accountability - Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions.Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situationsTeamwork - Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others' feelings and ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within group.Qualifications and Specialist ExpertiseQualifications -  A qualification in business, f inance, accounting, project management and or working in government would be advantageous but not required.  Specialist Expertise -  Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in managing and supporting ministerial, cabinet, parliamentary and departmental executive functions and processes would be advantageous but not required.  To learn more please click 'Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 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. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at ****** . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy . The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.  This search field captures job vacancies located in a specific town, city or region. Job Function The Job Function provides a comprehensive lists of job categories. Choose one or multiple job functions that most suit your experience. Department/Agency Many Departments and Agencies make up the Victorian Public sector, you can choose from all departments/agencies or select a particular one of choice. Work Type Classification The numbers in the classification represent the level/grade of experience, where 1 is the least level of skill. For example, VPSG6 is a Senior Officer classification, however, this works in reverse for Executive Officer roles.Click HERE for further information. When entering words for a position title, the search will look at each word individually and bring back results where those words appear either collectively or individually. Reference If you already have a Reference No for a specific job, enter it here to speed up your search Keywords eg. Account Manager Salary Range $0 to $160,000+ per annum $0 $5K $10K $15K $20K $25K $30K $35K $40K $45K $50K $55K $60K $65K $70K $75K $80K $85K $90K $95K $100K $105K $110K $115K $120K $125K $130K $135K $140K $145K $150K $155K $160K+ Range $0 to $160,000+ will do an open search, use slider to select specific salary range.
#J-18808-Ljbffr