Program Adviser, Performance & Commissioning

Job Description

Program Adviser, Performance & Commissioning Job posted: 23/01/2025 Job type: Full time / Until May 18, 2025 Organisation: Department of Health Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/DH/HHS/PROGRAMADVISE Closes: 06/02/2025 Classification: VPSG4 Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905 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 Program Adviser sits in the Health Performance team, which is responsible for leading the commissioning, performance management and compliance oversight of metropolitan and/or rural and regional health services across Victoria. The team also coordinates and leads responses to new and emerging issues and risks relating to metropolitan, rural and regional health services. The role will work with a team to monitor quality and governance issues, requiring analytical and conceptual skills, relationship management, and the ability to manage tight deadlines. The role involves developing effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including health service executives and various program and policy areas within the department. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment that requires systems thinking, excellent communication skills, and a drive to improve healthcare for metropolitan, rural and regional communities. How you'll make a difference: Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate: Knowledge and Skills Conceptual and Analytical Ability: Deals with concepts, ambiguity, and complexity comfortably; uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems, has creative ideas, and can project how these can link to innovations. Systems Thinking: Diagnoses trends, obstacles, and opportunities in the internal and external environment; understands the linkages between natural systems and communities to inform policy; conceptualizes and defines the systems working within the organization. Influence and Negotiation: Gains agreement to proposals and ideas; builds behind-the-scenes support for ideas to ensure buy-in and ownership; uses chains of indirect influence to achieve outcomes. Self-Management: Plans and prioritizes work to ensure outcomes are achieved, resists the temptation to react immediately without taking time to think things through, and anticipates own reactions to situations and prepares accordingly. Personal Qualities Drive and Commitment: Enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work; sets high standards of performance for self and others. Initiative and Commitment: Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions. Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern, and respect for others' feelings and ideas. Integrity: Committed to the public interest; operates in a manner consistent with the organization’s code of conduct. 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 realize the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. #J-18808-Ljbffr