Program Manager, Governance and Partnerships Job posted: 21/10/2024 Reference: VG/DH/HHS/1826881 Occupation: Policy Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115 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.
About the role: A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills who can provide high level advice on complex technical and sensitive issues.
A confident communicator with experience in developing strong working relationships with service providers, intergovernmental stakeholders and technical experts.
A person with audit and risk skills who enjoys balancing planning and analytical work with complex problem-solving.
The Principal Adviser maintains an understanding of government, department and divisional priorities, with a focus on governance and stakeholder engagements within key branch portfolios.
The role involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and a range of program and policy areas within the department.
To be successful in this role, you will be a high performing individual with strong policy development, leadership, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
The role would be suited to individuals who are comfortable working with complex issues, in multidisciplinary teams and with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
How you'll make a difference: Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge and Skills 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.
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.
Planning and Organisation - Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal.
Communication - Prepares complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
Change Management - Drives organisational changes in accordance with business objectives.
Personal Qualities Initiative and Accountability - Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions.
Creativity and Innovation - Generates new ideas, draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things, actively influences events and promotes ideas.
Drive and Commitment - Enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work; sets high standards of performance for self and others.
Relationship Building - Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements.
Flexibility - Adaptable; open to new ideas; accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort.
Teamwork - Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information.
Qualifications and Specialist Expertise Qualifications - A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
Specialist Expertise - Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in managing and supporting ministerial, cabinet, parliamentary and departmental executive functions and processes is required.
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.
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