About the role:

Flexible from 0.8 part time to full time fixed term until 02-FEB-2026

Reporting to the Principal Registrar, the Senior Registrar supports the Principal Registrar to deliver the Tribunal's operational and strategic priorities. The Senior Registrar plays a significant people leadership role by having oversight of Registry operations, professional development, and workforce management and planning. The Senior Registrar also works closely and builds effective relationships with stakeholders in managing the Tribunal's state-wide hearing functions, and is expected to develop staff capability and apply critical thinking to identify gaps, impacts, risks and implement solutions under the guidance of the Principal Registrar.

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.

Are you someone is :

• An effective leader with strong people leadership skills?
• Able to influence stakeholder engagement and behaviour to ensure outcomes are achieved?
• Able to implement change management initiatives?
• Committed to service excellence?
• An excellent communicator with highly developed interpersonal and analytical skills?

How you'll make a difference:

• Manage a team of registry staff by providing leadership, supervision, coaching, identifying suitable training needs and supporting development opportunities.
• Demonstrate a level of authority and autonomy to resolve operational issues by developing and implementing new precedents and principles.
• Assist the Principal Registrar in the strategic planning and management of the Tribunal's state-wide hearing program to fulfil the Tribunal's statutory functions, including to:

1. develop and manage an effective and efficient venue schedule for Tribunal hearings
2. roster Tribunal members
3. develop, implement and review effective policies and procedures to deliver registry functions
4. schedule hearings, case manage complex matters and coordinate sitting usage
5. produce and distribute Tribunal determinations and Orders.

Assist the Principal Registrar to achieve service delivery goals, strategic objectives and client expectations by:

1. ensuring that all listings and hearing preparation practices comply with legislation, practice directions, policies and procedures
2. critically reviewing existing practices to contribute to policy development, support the Tribunal's strategic priorities and achieve strategic milestones.
3. continually reviewing Tribunal Registry operations to identify and implement improvements.

• Assist the Principal Registrar with compliance and performance monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and maintenance of the Tribunal's statutory register.
• Prepare reports and analysis of hearing and listing data for the Principal Registrar.
• Develop and provide authoritative advice on the Tribunal's procedures and functions to staff, members, advocates, public mental health service providers, consumers and stakeholders.
• Execute delegated statutory functions in accordance with the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022.
• Coordinates and facilitates stakeholder management, particularly leading engagement activities to resolve stakeholder issues across health services, Departmental staff and Tribunal Members.
• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's OHS policies.
• Other tasks, as reasonably directed by your Manager.

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.