Manager, System Performance and Monitoring

About the role: 

The Manager, System Performance and Monitoring, will play a lead role in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission to monitor the implementation and oversight on the recommendations of the Royal Commission into the reform on Victoria's Mental Health System. The role manages a team of analysts and data scientists and will report into the General Manager, System Performance and Monitoring.

About us: 

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission (MHWC) is an accountability body in the mental health and wellbeing system established under the new Act and recommended by the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The new MHWC includes Commissioners with lived experience of mental illness or psychological distress and lived experience as a family member, carer, or supporter.

Further information about our functions are available on the MHWC website.

How you'll make a difference:

• An expert in market intelligence, economic, risk and governance who values meaningful work and contributing towards the reform of Victoria's mental health system.
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex situations and proactively develop strategic solutions.
• Capable of managing and building a high performing multi-disciplinary project and data analytical team.

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Lead work to monitor implementation of the Royal Commission recommendations, in collaboration with the General Manager and Commissioners.
• Support the Commission's data strategy informed by collaboration with stakeholders such as mental health and wellbeing service providers, the Department of Health, including the Victorian Agency for Health Information, the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist and Safer Care Victoria.
• Provide direction to a multidisciplinary team ensuring the development and retention of skills, the development of multiskilling of individuals and flexibility amongst the team that supports service delivery.
• Provide thought leadership on analysis and reporting of mental health and wellbeing system performance.

To learn more refer to the Position Description. 

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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 summarising their skills, relevant experience and what they can bring to the role.

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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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