Senior Adviser, Hospitals Victoria

About this role

About the role: 

The Senior Adviser is an important dual-focused role providing trusted executive and advisory support to the Executive Director, Taskforce and Insights as well as flexibly taking on project support and delivery roles as needed based on branch and divisional requirements. 

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:

Are you:

• A methodical and detailed-oriented person who can nonetheless work in a fast-paced environment?
• Experienced at working with public sector executives, able to confidentially support sensitive priorities?
• Flexible and willing to tackle tasks head on, including new priorities as they emerge?

The role is responsible for coordinating the overall strategic outputs of the branch, undertakes executive level project work, and is pivotal in prioritising and progressing urgent matters on behalf of the Executive Director.

The Senior Adviser takes on complex project work, including provision of quality assurance, and assists with high priority issues management. They are responsible for the provision of authoritative advice across a range of policy and operational areas in support of the Executive Director, branch and broader division.

This is a varied role which works on all aspects of support to a busy branch and division with a particular focus on working to ensure that systems and processes are well designed and continuously improved. Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Planning and organising skills: Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them.
• Problem solving skills: Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving; liaises with stakeholders; analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available; identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems; implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required.
• Knowledge of the department and its operating practices as well as government processes and information systems would be advantageous.

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. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy. 

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