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Salary- Melbourne 3000 VIC.
- SES 1 - $216,376 - $279,238 p.a. including employer superannuation.
- Support the strengthening of the care delivery platform in particular the NDIS interface with health.
About the role:
- Lead and support a team of staff to work effectively and efficiently to deliver priority outcomes.
- Provide deep subject matter expertise, a strong evidence base, and a range of approaches and tools.
- Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of policy and strategy work.
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:
Reporting to the Executive Director, Western Health Services and Aged Care, the Director Aged Care will play a critical leadership role in Aged Care operations and reform. The Director Aged Care is responsible for performance and program management of Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services (PSRACS), Aged Care assessment as well as policy to improve care for Older Victorians. The role will lead on policy directions and advice, including on the impacts of Commonwealth reforms to PSRACS and Aged Care assessment, funding and financing advice, management of the operational requirements and best practice models of care.
This role develops and implements projects and initiatives to support safe and high-quality care and service delivery in PSRACS and responds to system wide or sector specific Aged Care issues in areas of identified need, strengthening the delivery of care for older persons in Victoria.
The role includes leadership of policy related to the care of older people, including the management of the personal alert and aids and equipment program. The role also supports strengthening of the care delivery platform in particular the NDIS interface with health.
The Director will work to deliver on priority government initiatives including supporting interjurisdictional work and national strategic priorities and will drive reform and system improvements that achieve immediate impacts as well as initiating long term change agendas and system-level responses.
The Director will ensure effective links across teams in the unit, branch, division and department to support delivery of these key initiatives. The Director will also develop and maintain strong relationships with sector partners, other Victorian Government departments and interjurisdictional agencies.
The successful applicant will demonstrate thought leadership and an ability to influence others to lead and deliver change in complex environments and improve outcomes for Victorians.
Suitable applicants will be able to : -
- Build and coach team members to uplift the strategic skills.
- Identify and manage a range of complex and often competing needs.
- Build trusting relationships with stakeholders to inform policy development.
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.
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 . Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion .
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 .
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.
