Manager, Harm Reduction Reform Implementation

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.
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Department: Department of Health
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Administration / Secretarial
Classification: VPSG6
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/DH/MHW/723970
Closing Date: 19-Feb-2025
Salary Range: $134,593 - $180,115
Job Duration: 13th April2025- 4th Jan 2026
Attachments: PD VPS6 Manager Harm Reduction Reforms.pdf (PDF, 161KB)
Job Specification

PD VPS6 Manager Harm Reduction Reforms.docx (Word, 144KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Luke Oehlmann
luke.oehlmann@health.vic.gov.au

Position Details

About the role: 

The Manager, Harm Reduction Reform Implementation leads and manages a small team within the Reform Implementation Unit 1 (Harm Reduction) tasked with successful implementation of priority and complex reform time-limited AOD service delivery and system reform initiatives. 

Reporting to the Director, Reform Implementation Unit 1 the Manager will lead and support staff within the team to achieve their potential and deliver responsibilities effectively and efficiently. The role requires extensive collaboration and the fostering of productive relationships with a range of stakeholders including potential and current service providers, other departments and program and policy areas within the department.

To be successful in this role, you will be an experienced people leader and manager, with a history of successfully delivering complex projects. You will possess outstanding communication, problem solving and stakeholder management skills. The role is well suited to individuals who enjoy working and leading others in a dynamic environment and implementing system reform.  

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:

Key Role Accountabilities

Project Management - Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.

Analysis and Judgement - Identify emerging issues, risk and trends impacting on the successful achievement of key business objectives and imperatives and provide high quality business intelligence and sound recommendations based on comprehensive research and investigations.

Strong critical analysis and reporting skills, high attention to detail, excellent writing skills and experience in managing stakeholder relationships.

Strategic Thinking - Formulate compliance and evaluation strategies to address specific issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes. 

Leadership and People Management - Effectively supervise and provide leadership to a team of employees by:

  • leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contributing to organisational goals and outcomes.
  • modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values.
  • Extensive experience coaching, developing and managing a team
  • Extensive experience in change management and providing positive and constructive leadership during and following change management periods

Proven ability to operate in accordance with delegated authority, consistent with departmental and government policies.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Qualifications - Tertiary qualification in health or a related field is desirable

Specialist Expertise - Expertise in social service system reform.

A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

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. 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.


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