Job description
About the role:
The Director, Reform Implementation will lead implementation of key reform projects across the mental health and wellbeing portfolio. This role will also provide direction and oversight for the delivery of priority initiatives, ensuring implementation readiness; and supporting the successful stewarding of initiatives into the system. The role will build and lead the planning and transition of reform initiatives, including working actively with our key sector partners.
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 Director will be responsible for leading reform projects and providing implementation oversight, including monitoring and reporting; the development of risk assessments; and the design of improvement strategies. The Director will be responsible for providing strategic advice to ensure resources and programs managed by the department are fit for purpose and effectively used to deliver outcomes for consumers.
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, and other Victorian Government departments. The successful applicant will demonstrate thought leadership and an ability to influence others to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the Victorian health workforces and improve outcomes for Victorians.
Suitable applicants will be able to:
Demonstrate thought leadership and an ability to influence others to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the Victorian health workforces and improve outcomes for Victorians.
Uses 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.
Inspires a sense of purpose and direction within context. Understands the organisation's current and future role and continuously seeks out new and innovative ways to shape and define the future. Considers the ramifications of issues and long-term impact of work being done.
Develops long-term, complex, and multi-phased plans to influence others and organisational performance; implements complex strategies to build buy-in and support from key internal and external clients or stakeholders; uses a variety of different influencing approaches tailored to different clients.
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.
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