Principal Planning Officer, Reform Planning

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department Of Health Full time

**About the role**:
In this role, the Principal Planning Officer will play a leading role in the development of clinical service plans in each of the new Local Health Service Networks, working with the LHSNs in the undertaking service need evaluations.

The Principal Planning Officer will utilise fit for purpose and fit for cohort health service planning methodologies to generate representative and credible qualitative insights, that together with other information such as role delineation, service sustainability and clinical capability, can be synthesised into evidence that provides the basis for actionable recommendations that align with government priorities and budgetary constraints

**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**:
**Are you**:

- Experienced in health service planning and passionate about the design and function of the Victorian public health system?
- An experienced strategic and systems thinker who can grasp complex concepts quickly and work across multiple projects?
- Passionate about delivering reform and health service system design and improvement?
- The successful applicant will have a firm understanding of the Victorian health system and the provision of public health services
- a demonstrated ability to turn policy and ideas into workable health service delivery solutions in a complex and sensitive government environment

**Qualifications / Specialist Expertise**

**Qualifications**
- A tertiary qualification in a health profession, clinical service delivery, health policy or other relevant qualification would be desirable.

**Specialist Expertise**
- Experience in using health data to understand service demand and inform strategic investment decisions
- Extensive knowledge of the Victorian public health system
- Experience working with acute, ambulatory and/or community public health sectors is desirable
- Health service strategic and/or entity service planning would be an advantage
- Experience of working within the Victorian Government would be an advantage.

**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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