Manager, Reform Design and Delivery

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $138,631 - $185,518

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1882122

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.

About the role:

The Manager, Reform Design & Delivery, leads a team responsible for overseeing the identification, development and implementation of initiatives to reform planned care systems (outpatient care and planned surgery), whilst building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders who represent a workforce, consumer and government lens.

This role will provide the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and impart enduring reform in the healthcare sector. You will provide leadership to team members and work with other partners to coordinate advice on cross-portfolio strategic policy issues, and develop options for creative, implementable policy solutions. The role also provides advice on corporate, budget, staffing, governance and financial matters.

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:

To be successful in this role you will have the following capabilities:

• Leadership - Builds a cohesive team by demonstrating personal conviction; provide clarity by translating organisational strategy into meaningful long-term plans and objectives for own area of responsibility; motivates others to deliver against goals.
• People Management - Aligns team with the organisational values and goals through effective people management and modelling; maximises effectiveness by selecting, developing, managing and motivating a high performing team, clearly defines role expectations, monitors performance, provides timely and constructive feedback and facilitates employee development; ensures staff are effectively deployed through effective workforce planning practices.
• Policy Skills - Formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; keeps up to date with a broad range of contemporary issues; scans for links and potential implications of proposed policy options; liaises with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, public policy, business and/or management, or health administration would be desirable.

Specialist Experience:

Significant knowledge and experience in government, health sector and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in policy/project management and implementation.

To view accountabilties and further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date, please click on the position description attached.

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.

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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Applications close Sunday 14 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

29 August 2025