Manager, Self-determination and Reform

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: Policy

Reference: VG/DH/AHW/1778573

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.
- Are you a People Leader with strong business acumen and cultural knowledge & experience?
- Join DH's Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing Division as Manager, Self Determination and Reform
- Aboriginal-identified position + 1x VPS6 FT Ongoing position + CBD-based/Hybrid

**About the role**:
The Manager, Aboriginal Self-Determination and Reform will hold accountability for the design, delivery and implementation of funding reform projects to ensure greater sustainability of the Aboriginal communitycontrolled sector and delivery of funding investment in line with principles of self-determination and priorities identified in the Victorian Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement and Action Plan. The position will lead a small team to coordinate and lead responses to new and emerging issues and risks and develop new ways of working relating to funding allocation, budget bid development and service commissioning.

The role involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including relevant Divisional offices, government agencies, health services and the Aboriginal communitycontrolled sector and a range of program and policy areas within the department.

**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**:

- Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team of employees.
- Oversee, monitor, and/or deliver projects in line with the principles of self-determination and relevant legislations and government regulations and guidelines.
- Identify emerging issues, risks and trends impacting on the successful achievement of key business objectives and imperatives and provide high quality business intelligence and sound recommendations based on cultural knowledge and expertise, comprehensive research and investigations.
- Formulate compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.
- Provide cultural lens, leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.

**Our next Manager of Self Determination and Reform**:
The successful applicant will demonstrate sound **leadership **and **people management skills**, as well as an **ability to influence others** to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the Victorian health workforces and improve outcomes for Victorians. Along with these, you will possess:

- Cultural knowledge and expertise including the ability to identify emerging issues, trends and potential risks that impact upon Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal community
- Strong understanding of the Victorian health system and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information system.

To learn more please refer to the attached Position Description.

**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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