Strategic Adviser, Office of The CEO

2 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed term to 30 June 2028

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $134,593 - $180,115

Occupation: Strategic Management

Reference: VG/DH/HV/1831526

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 Strategic Adviser plays a critical strategic leadership and advisory role to the Chief Executive Officer, Hospitals Victoria and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Hospitals Victoria, and is responsible for leading the Office of the CEO to operate effectively and efficiently.

**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**:
Managing relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external, resolution of complex issues and provision of strategic advice and support to CEO, Deputy CEO and the wider Hospitals Victoria Division are key to success in this role.
The position manages emerging issues and areas of risk and ensures effective management of divisional accountabilities and responses including strategic planning, communications, coordination, reporting, and senior executive and Ministerial liaison.
The position operates with a high-level of professionalism, initiative and autonomy.

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- A strong understanding of the Victorian health system and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems.
- Strategic planning skills: thinks at the big picture level; entertains wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future; works across a number of time frames; translates strategic direction into day-to-day activities.
- Project management skills: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; ensures project objectives are met.

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.

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