Manager, Vaccine Preventable and Respiratory Disease

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

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

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/1817343

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 Manager, Vaccine Preventable and Respiratory Disease, will lead a team responsible for the prevention and control of measures to vaccine preventable diseases and respiratory infections across the networked public health system through the provision and maintenance of statewide policy, strategy, surveillance, assurance, and co-ordination activities.
- Demonstrating relevant experience and expertise in public health, leadership, strategy development and delivery, finance and resource management, and stakeholder engagement, this role is responsible for coordinating and developing public health control strategies that draw upon evidence and local intelligence to keep Victorians safe.

**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**:

- Leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for the prevention and control of vaccine preventable diseases in Victoria across the networked public health system through the provision and maintenance of a state-wide system of policy, strategy, surveillance, assurance and co-ordination measures and state-wide outbreak response.
- Present authoritative, evidence-based advice on vaccine preventable disease matters to management within the Department, external agencies and members of the public as required.
- Prepare, review and present written and verbal reports, including the development of state-wide strategies, policy, protocols and the preparation of briefing material in relation to the prevention and control of Vaccine preventable diseases.
- Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships with local public health units and key stakeholders that facilitate engagement and contribution to Vaccine preventable disease prevention and control strategies.
- Support state-wide epidemiology, surveillance and intelligence services in Vaccine preventable diseases and assist to monitor disease trends and evaluate interventions.
- Lead state activities as the lead control agency in state and nationally significant communicable disease threats and support of localised outbreaks as required.
- Work with teams to identify problems, vulnerabilities and risks in relation to communicable disease prevention and control including making recommendations of innovative solutions and developing assurance strategies.
- Develop capability and best practice communicable diseases control through leadership, education, advocacy and support and develop excellence in the field through contributions to teaching and research; mentor peers and undertake and promote professional development activities.

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.

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. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

Preferred applicant