Principal Project Manager, Community Hospitals

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Principal Project Manager will lead a small team within the Health Services and Aged Care Policy, Improvement and Engagement Branch to develop operational policy and support commissioning activities relating to Community Hospitals. You will have demonstrated competency in developing policy and program responses and options for consideration of government, knowledge of the hospital commissioning cycle, well developed analytical and conceptual skills, relationship management with internal and external stakeholders and the ability to manage tight deadlines.
The role will be responsible for developing and implementing operational frameworks that support the provision of better, more integrated care through Community Hospitals.
The role requires effective relationship management with a range of internal and external stakeholders including health service executives and a range of program and policy areas within the department. The role is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment that requires systems thinking, excellent communication skills and a drive to improve healthcare for Victorians.

Accountabilities:

• Strategically design and develop the delivery of departmental objectives that impact significant localised service delivery and meet statewide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.
• Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
• Forge strong connections across the department to ensure integration and coordination across all emergency management programs and with external stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
• Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
• Identify and actively manage emerging issues and areas of risk for government, department and the community.
• Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
• Effectively manage and provide leadership to a team of employees by:
• (a) leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contribution to organisational goals and outcomes
• (b) modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values
• (c) where relevant, managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility
• (d) pro-actively building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Provide timely expert advice and develop open and effective communication strategies including collection of highly complex, contentious or sensitive information on matters of staff or business.
• Represent the department on key government and non-government committees and bodies concerned with achieving relevant government and departmental objectives.
• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. As it is an essential element of any role within the department that employees be able to attend work onsite and to do so safely, employees are required to be up-to-date with their vaccinations against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. This requirement applies unless they have a medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID -19. Therefore, the department will ask any prospective employee, who has been identified as the preferred candidate for a role within the department, to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to any offer of employment being made. If a prospective employee has a relevant medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, they should contact the department to discuss their individual circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.
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 https://www.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-skills-exchange rather than via external advertisement.
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
For further information please visit the Department of Health
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