About the role: 

• The Director, Data Services Unit will play a critical role in ensuring the unit's smooth operation within the department through professional leadership and technical expertise.

• The role will implement best practises, support business continuity through transition to contemporary architecture, focus on continuous improvement, and lead critical incident response and recovery.

• This role is expected to engage with key executive stakeholders in the health sector and across the Department of Health.

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. 

How you'll make a difference:

• Lead the development and ongoing support of the Data Service's data systems to increase access to and availability of performance information to public, board, executive and clinical audiences.
• Lead the development and implementation of integrated, automated, and reliable information systems to support reporting, visualisation, and data storage. 
• Lead in the pursuit of excellence and innovation in relation to information management and standards in close collaboration with relevant staff in the department.
• Engage with key stakeholders leads to ensure data collection changes achieve desired outcomes.
• Participate in routine engagement with the department's senior executives and health service professionals to ensure information is meaningful and accurate and provides an accurate picture of where there are opportunities to improve and where we are getting it right.
• Lead collaborations and liaise with the Health and System Performance Reporting portfolio, in particular the Analytics branch ‘Clinical Analytics and Outcomes Research', ‘Management and Routine Reporting' and ‘Public and Board Reporting' branches of the department to ensure efficiencies in reporting are identified and pursued, as appropriate.
• Lead and manage a team of technical specialists.
• Remain abreast of initiatives elsewhere in Australia and abroad to ensure the department benefits from learning about information technology advances in leading peer organisations.

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• A post graduate degree in computer science, Information Technology, health informatics, public health administration or a related field is required.   
• Experience in establishing data governance structures and practises is highly desirable.
• Substantial background in health data management and leadership roles, as well as a track record of effectively managing teams and projects.
• Knowledge in the Victoria Public Health Sector and Victorian Government processes is highly desirable.
• Certification in PRINCE 2 or other project management methodology is highly desirable.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 

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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy. 

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.