Manager, Mental Health Workforce Reform Design

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:

• The Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System Final Report sets a comprehensive and ambitious reform agenda that the Victorian Government has committed to implementing.

• The Manager, Mental Health Workforce Reform Design is a key role in the Division that leads a small team to undertake collaborative workforce analysis, planning and strategy formulation to support the continued implementation and future planning relating to the Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Strategy.

• The team support implementation of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System recommendations, with focus on those that directly relate to leading design of future reforms for the mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) workforces.

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:

• Provide high quality business intelligence, authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
• Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
• Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
• Pro-actively build and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate the flow of information across the department and with key external stakeholders.
• Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and State legislative and policy reform directions to influence policy development.
• 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.

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.