About the role: 

The Senior Manager, Project Reform Implementation will play a critical role in enhancing capabilities and improvement overseeing ways of working for project reforms such as the Donor Registry. They will ensure these customer-facing services improve, are fit for purpose, and are effectively used to deliver the objectives of the department.

The position will be responsible for key project reforms related to the transfer of Assisted Reproductive Treatment functions to the department. This includes oversight and reform of the Donor Conception Registry, additionally they will be required to lead the Donor Conception Registry teams during this transition.

From the onset, this unique role will support in the data migration and transitioning of confidential information into the Departmental database. This will require providing flexible and specialised executive leadership to a broad range of issues within the department. Required expertise and insights at working with complex internal and external senior stakeholders such as private IVF clinics. These relationships will require the Senior Manager to influence and negotiate to improve outcomes for various projects. Multidisciplinary knowledge and understanding of patient data as well as confidentiality and integrity of the data are paramount mixed skill.

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:

• Ensure people, financial, and physical resources are employed in an effective, efficient, and accountable manner and are developed to meet potential.
• Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.   
• Strong eye for detail, uses analytical skills to understand drivers of performance, and thinks creatively to develop implementable solutions.
• Effectively oversee the Donor Registry functions to identify and implement improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Thinks and acts with a long-term perspective, ensuring that plans and outcomes contribute to cross-departmental and government priorities.
• Provide deep subject matter expertise in customer service to investigate, assess and advise on the political and practical implications of government policy on the services.
• Provide analytical and authoritative advice using open and proven communication strategies including on the collection of complex, contentious, and sensitive information on customers and of the business.

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.

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