Strategic Community Mental Health Initiatives Manager

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Victorian Department of Health Full time

Job Summary: As a Senior Project Officer with the Victorian Department of Health, you will play a critical role in leading work to monitor and improve community mental health services in Victoria. Your key responsibilities will include facilitating relationships with community mental health services and supporting transformational reforms.

  • Lead the management of relationships, commissioning, service performance and interfaces with community mental health services, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Identify, monitor and develop appropriate responses to emerging service delivery issues, leveraging your analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Provide detailed advice, recommendations and program options and solutions to complex and sensitive issues, demonstrating your expertise and professionalism.
  • Able to prepare complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language, showcasing your exceptional written communication skills.
  • Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to use direct and indirect influencing strategies, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels and from different backgrounds and organisations, promoting a culture of inclusivity and respect.
  • Highly developed skills in planning and managing risks and ensures the use of honest, transparent and appropriate purchasing processes, upholding the department's values and standards.

About the Role: This fixed-term position is available until 28th February 2025, with the possibility for extension, working collaboratively within and across teams to support commissioning, service system performance and improvement and quality and safety oversight activities.

About Us: The Victorian Department of Health is committed to creating a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. We strive to create a workplace where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

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, and a strong commitment to work-life balance.

How To Apply: Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. For more information about the role, including key contact details and the advertisement closing date, please click the 'Apply' button.

Preferred Applicants: May be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks, including proof of 3 vaccinations against COVID-19, as part of the recruitment process.

We Are Committed To: Developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians, building an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences.



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