Manager, Health Service Reform

• Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to key stakeholders
• Fixed term until 30 June Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 6: 138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Manager, Strategic Policy to provide a critical role at Justice Health Services Reform.

About the Business Unit

Justice Health Services Reform is responsible for the design, procurement and delivery of new and innovative, evidenced-based health services that meet the needs of people of all ages and genders in custody.

Justice Health also works closely with custodial health providers and other parts of government to identify and drive service improvements that improve health outcomes for people in custody. In partnership with Corrections Victoria and Youth Justice, Justice Health is expected to ensure that people in custody are supported to address their health needs and ensure the effective transition of offenders from prison and young people from Youth Justice facilities back into the community (with a particular focus on the health, mental health and Alcohol and Other Drug needs).

Justice Health is part of the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety and supports the Minister for Corrections. CJS also comprises Corrections Victoria; Policy, Strategy and Service Design; Group Services and Coordination; and Justice Services (which includes Community Correctional Services and other justice programs). CJS plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.

About the Role

The Manager, Strategic Policy, will report to the Project Director, Justice Health Services Reform and be responsible for leading the development of strategic policy to support high quality, evidence-based health service delivery approaches to improve health care for adults and young people in custodial settings. The role will also lead the development of evaluation approaches. The role will also include opportunities to work on broader health reforms for people in custody.

The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders across government, using influence and negotiation skills to support the provision of clear advice to support effective, timely actions.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage a team to formulate authoritative, in-depth advice on complex policy and service design issues relating to health, mental health, alcohol and other drug treatment and the custodial operating environment.
• Identify emerging issues and develop creative, innovative, and practical solution options and recommendations to ensure continued effective service delivery.
• Develop complex written briefs, reports and project documentation that provide policy options and recommendations for consideration by senior decision makers and key stakeholders.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in the development of policy advice and/or evaluation and performance frameworks within a complex social and/or economic policy environment.
• Sound knowledge of and/or experience in Victorian Government administrative processes.
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with an ability to analyse complex operational, policy and legal issues.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification is strongly preferred and/or relevant Government and/or health sector experience

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.