Manager, Performance And Commissioning, Health Services, South East

• Melbourne CBD
• $130,673 - $174,869 p.a + Super + VPS benefits
• Use your expertise in acute Mental Health Services in this leadership role. Apply Now!

About the role:This position will hold accountability for acute mental Health Services in the South East Region, and will lead a small team to coordinate and lead responses to new and emerging issues and risks relating to the delivery of acute mental Health Services, including work to monitor and improve the delivery and performance of Health Services.The role will also lead the coordination of transformational reforms to acute services at a statewide in line with the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.The role involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including Health Services and a range of program and policy areas within the department.The successful applicant will demonstrate sound leadership and people management skills, as well as an ability to influence others to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the Victorian health workforces and take a proactive approach to improve outcomes for Victorians.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 key accounatbilities of this role will be to provide leadership to a team responsible for the development of strategies to drive and monitor Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service transformation at a statewide level in line with the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. This includes commissioning and performance management of acute mental Health Services in the South East region to meet the needs of consumers.Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, health administration or business management is desirable.

Expertise in health service Performance and Commissioning. * A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.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 . 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.