Manager, Hospital Policy

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

About the role:

There are two amazing opportunties available on this listing

722152 - Manager / Principal Policy Adviser

This role will be responsible for leading the development, implementation and continuous improvement of priority hospital and health service policy across the state. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Hospital Policy, the applicant will need to be exercise a systems thinking mindset, strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication to support initiatives and projects that will drive improvements to the health system.

The role involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including health service executive leaders and a range of program and policy areas within the department.

Relevant hospital sector experience will be important. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to unpack complex problems and policy challenges through structured approaches to leading stakeholder collaboration, reviewing evidence/data, ability to influence and use a strategic mindset to develop trusted advice to government.

The successful applicant will need people management skills but be flexible to work with or without direct reports in a principal policy adviser capacity.

722153 - Manager

The Manager will lead a small team to coordinate and lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of priority hospital and health service policy across the state. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Hospital Policy, the Manager will exercise strong attention to detail, a systems thinking mindset and excellent communication skills to support key initiatives and progress policy and projects that will drive improvements across the health system.

The role involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including health service executive leaders 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 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:

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

Knowledge and Skills

Leadership - Builds a cohesive team with clarity around goals and accountabilities; obtains needed personnel, resources, and information for the team; supports individuals and the team, delegating responsibilities appropriately; brings together the best possible group to achieve objectives.

Policy Skills - A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the policy cycle and context and direction of the Victorian health system and relevant departmental systems.

Systems Thinking - Diagnoses trends, obstacles, and opportunities in the internal and external environment; understand the linkages between natural systems and communities to inform policy; conceptualises and defines the systems working within the organisation.

Self - Management - Plans and prioritises work to ensure outcomes are achieved, resists the temptation to react immediately without taking time to think things through, uses strengths to contribute constructively and consciously manages the impact of own weaknesses, anticipates own reactions to situations and prepares accordingly.

Personal Qualities

Conceptual and Analytical Ability - Deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems; and has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations.

Developing Others - Actively seeks to improve others' skills and talents by providing constructive feedback, coaching, and training opportunities; empowers others by investing them with the authority and latitude to accomplish tasks; appropriately delegates responsibilities to further the development of others.

Relationship Building - Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements; forges useful partnerships with people across business areas, functions and organisations; builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication; minimises surprises.

Teamwork - Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others' feelings and ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within group.

Decisiveness - Takes rational and sound decisions based on a consideration of the facts and alternatives; makes tough decisions, sometimes with incomplete information; evaluates rational and emotional elements of situations; makes quick decisions where required; commits to a definite course of action.

Qualification

A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable

Specialist Expertise

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Applicants with experience working on reforms and developing policy proposals for government, knowledge of health system/hospital operating environment, improvement science are encouraged to apply.

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A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the policy context/direction of the Victorian hospital/health system. 

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.