Program Manager, Mhwcms

**About the role**:
The Program Manager for the Mental Health and Wellbeing Client Management System (MHWCMS) provides effective management and oversees all aspects for the end-to-end delivery of large and complex ICT digital health programs within the Department of Health, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with Department and Victorian Government frameworks. This role reports into the Manager, PMO within the Digital Health Projects Unit, and is responsible for leading the successful design, solution, roadmap, and delivery of the MHWCMS program across Victoria's mental health service providers. This role ensures that implementation is aligned with the objectives of Recommendation 62 of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System.

This Program Manager, MHWCMS requires strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, drive outcomes, and foster collaboration across diverse teams to deliver high-quality technology digital solutions that support mental health service delivery across Victoria.

**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.

**About you**:
The Department of Health is seeking a highly skilled Program Manager to lead the implementation of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Client Management System. This critical role will drive the successful delivery of a complex, high-impact project that supports mental health reform across Victoria.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to system reform that improves outcomes for Victorians experiencing mental health challenges.

For more information please review position description.

**Mandatory**
- Advanced skills and proven experience in delivering projects using various methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, AgilePM), including expertise in project governance, stakeholder management structures, and associated processes and controls.

**Desirable**
- A tertiary qualification with a significant ICT component, health administration and clinical field, or an equivalent discipline, is desirable but not mandatory.
- A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, particularly Mental Health and Wellbeing, would be desirable.
- Minimum of 5 years program management experience.
- Project/Program management experience within the Victorian Public Service or the Victorian Public Health Sector.
- Health care sector knowledge and experience of technical challenges and system solutions.
- PRINCE2 certification, or experience or equivalent is desirable but not mandatory.

**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**:
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