Director, Governance And Program Management

About the role: 

The Director, Governance and Program Management will be responsible for leading a new strategic oversight function in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Division supporting the delivery of the reform program in mental health and alcohol and other drugs (AOD).

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:

This role will provide oversight, coordination, and direction for the Division's governance ecosystem to support and streamline decision making; strong collaboration to plan and coordinate initiatives into a clear, deliverable program of work, creating formal methodologies for defining and monitoring against project key performance metrics; and strategic policy analysis and leadership to support the objectives of the reforms for the mental health wellbeing program.

The Director will work to deliver on priority initiatives to drive reform in mental health and AOD and ensure high level of oversight. The Director will be responsible for providing strategic advice to the Executive on the progress of key initiatives and risk management. The Director will ensure effective links across teams in the unit, branch, and division to support delivery of key initiatives.  The Director will also develop and maintain strong relationships across the Division, demonstrate thought leadership and an ability to influence others.

Suitable applicants demonstrate:

• Understanding of complexity and risk to provide advice within tight timeframes; harnesses internal and external relationships to gain understanding of issues; builds team commitment and motivates others to contribute to delivery of organisational goals.
• Inspire a sense of purpose and direction within context. Understand the organisation's current and future role and continuously seek out new and innovative ways to shape and define the future. 
• The ability to provide strategic, evidence-based advice and act as an authoritative source of critical advice and ability to work through complex process and systems issues and develop and implement processes, methods, tools, and standards to improve the probability of successful project delivery.

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 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.