Senior Advisor

About the role:

The Senior Adviser and Coordinator is a key role within the Health Service Performance Leadership Branch, providing high-level administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director. The position requires strong stakeholder management skills to build productive relationships to support branch operations.

The role is responsible for coordinating and managing the delivery of branch submissions, briefings, and responses to corporate and government requirements, including a broad range of reports and business monitoring activities. It also manages ministerial, parliamentary and divisional executive functions and processes on behalf of the branch. With the ability to work at pace, the Senior Adviser will actively manage emerging issues and support the Executive Director in progressing priority matters.

This position offers the opportunity to demonstrate and develop a broad set of public sector leadership skills, including political sensitivity and a focus on driving continuous performance across the branch.

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:

Can you Demonstrate the following?

• Coordinate branch submissions, briefings and responses to corporate and government requirements in line with departmental and divisional priorities.
• Manage and support ministerial, parliamentary and divisional executive functions and processes on behalf of the branch.
• Initiates and maintains relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs, develop options, and respond accordingly, ensuring that issues are pro-actively addressed
• Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice

Qualifications

• An appropriate tertiary qualification in health, accounting, commerce, economics, political science, public administration or public policy. Post tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous.

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. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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