Manager, Divisional Coordination and Corporate

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $129,379 - $173,138

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/1707972

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The Manager, Divisional Coordination and Corporate Support (DCCS) is responsible for managing a high number of complex divisional processes to meet government and corporate requirements. The role works with a wide range of senior stakeholders, drives continuous improvement and coordinates the delivery of critical divisional outputs.

The Manager has four direct reports and operates in a time-critical and demanding environment, which requires an ability to exercise sound judgement and build strong relationships with key people.

Reporting to the Manager/Strategic Adviser, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Commissioning and System Improvement, the Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the division runs smoothly and for promoting a culture of collaboration.

**Are you**:

- An excellent communicator, with high level written and verbal communication skills?
- Able to think through complex information to identify potential risks in a time-pressured environment?
- Able to diplomatically provide advice and build relationships with people at all levels?

**Accountabilities**:

- Lead the development and implementation of processes and systems for the effective monitoring and coordination of departmental objectives.
- Provide timely, high-quality and accurate information and advice on issues related to a range of key stakeholders.
- Maintain an excellent understanding of issues impacting the health service sector. Proactively identify opportunities and manage risk.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders and senior staff and develop innovative strategies and methods which assist the department to deliver on key objectives and initiatives.
- Represent the department on internal and external committees and meetings and promote a broader understanding of policy objectives.
- Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
- Provide strategic thinking and future planning and oversee change management initiatives.
- Effectively manage and provide leadership to a team of employees by:Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contribution to organisational goals and outcomes.
- modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values.
- where relevant, managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility.
- pro-actively building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services

**Mandatory Vaccination Policy**

**HOW TO APPLY**:
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.