AddressSafer Care Victoria was established in January 2017 to ensure our health services are providing safe, high-quality care to patients: every time, everywhere. As well as monitoring the standards of care provided, Safer Care Victoria is partnering with patients, clinicians and health service managers to support the continuous improvement of health care. Our aim is to ensure outstanding health care for all Victorians. Always.
About the role:
- Key leadership role in the Victorian Public Service.
- Improve healthcare in Victoria.
- Translate Safer Care Victoria's vision to achieve a safer, more effective and person-centred healthcare system.
About us:
Safer Care Victoria was established in January 2017 to ensure our health services are providing safe, high-quality care to patients: every time, everywhere. As well as monitoring the standards of care provided, Safer Care Victoria is partnering with patients, clinicians and health service managers to support the continuous improvement of health care.
Our aim is to ensure outstanding health care for all Victorians. Always.
How you'll make a difference:
The Chief Executive Officer is tasked with leading Safer Care Victoria in improving healthcare in Victoria, so it is safer, more effective and person-centred, whilst working alongside our clinicians, consumer networks and key partners to make a difference in the quality and safety of Victoria.
Are you:
- Passionate about the state's healthcare quality and safety employment leading into the future?
- Committed to excellence in public service administration and delivery of sustainable services to Victorian communities?
- A highly motivated and experienced executive looking to apply your diverse leadership skills in a key leadership role in the Victorian Public Service?
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
- Successful and effective demonstrated track record in influencing and driving change in a complex clinical environment, with the respect and support of clinicians and medical staff involved in the implementation of the improved quality of patient care and safety initiatives and processes.
- Demonstrated extensive, senior executive management experience and extensive knowledge of clinical systems and health services, including the understanding of human and other factors impacting on clinical quality and safety in healthcare delivery systems within a complex environment.
- Extensive skills at a senior executive level in a large and complex organisation within the health industry, as well as proven management experience in strategy and policy development, implementation, evaluation and review, with particular focus on strategic planning, risk management and resource management processes, along with the demonstrated capacity to manage high level negotiations and at all levels of government.
- Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of clinical practice and healthcare delivery systems, the workings of government and government organisations, the management challenges of a large and diverse public health care system, health policy trends and evaluation processes, and the Australian and Victorian health systems.
- 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 and 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 disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at *********@health.vic.gov.au. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. 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 Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.
