Senior Adviser, Performance & Portfolio Insights
- Location: Melbourne - CBD
- Job Function: Other
- Work Type: Fixed term - full time or part time
About this role
Please note that this opportunity is only available to existing Departmental staff at your substantive classification level.
This position is a Full-time, Fixed-Term position to 30 June 2027.
About the role:
The Senior Adviser supports the delivery of the suite of savings initiatives approved by Health Finance Board and Cabinet. Actual delivery of the initiatives remains the responsibility of specific DH divisions, therefore these roles must operate in a highly collaborative and networked manner. The Senior Advisor will need to work closely with the Principal Advisor, who will be responsible for specific streams of work, to support strong coordination across the entire strategic portfolio of activity from design, delivery to performance.
This role ensures the Division "learns and improves continuously". You will turn raw delivery data into strategic insights, ensuring that the benefits promised in the strategy were actually realised. The role provides high‑quality performance reporting, benefits tracking, analysis and lessons learned to support continuous improvement and inform strategic decision‑making. It works across the Division and Department to ensure performance information is accurate, meaningful and connected to strategic intent.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
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:
The Department of Health is seeking a highly skilled Senior Advisor, Performance & Portfolio Insights to drive data-informed decision-making and strengthen performance across a complex portfolio. This role is suited to a strategic and analytical professional who can bring clarity to ambiguity, interpret data, identify trends and deliver evidence-based insights that inform policy, planning and operational outcomes. You will apply advanced analytical techniques, including cost-benefit analysis, and use visualisation tools to communicate performance clearly and effectively.
You will play a central role in problem solving by gathering and analysing information from multiple sources, engaging stakeholders and developing practical, outcome-focused solutions. Your ability to assess issues from different perspectives and translate insights into meaningful improvements will be critical to success.
As a project leader, you will plan and manage initiatives from concept through to delivery, ensuring objectives are clearly defined and achieved. You will monitor performance, manage risks and issues, and support teams to track benefits, close projects and embed sustainable improvements. Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills are essential, with the ability to build support, navigate competing priorities and achieve alignment across diverse groups.
The role requires demonstrated experience in implementation and delivery, including an understanding of health system financial and budget considerations. You will work closely with delivery partners to ensure initiatives are executed effectively, addressing challenges proactively to achieve outcomes on time and within budget.
You will also be responsible for producing high-quality written materials, including briefs, reports and presentations, ensuring clarity, accuracy and alignment with audience needs. Strong communication skills and attention to detail will underpin your ability to convey complex information in a clear and impactful way.
Mandatory
- Experience in performance reporting, evaluation, analytics, continuous improvement or related roles. Understanding of health system performance, financial sustainability and outcomes measurement is desirable.
- Knowledge of the department and its operating practices as well as government processes and information systems would be advantageous, as would a sound understanding of financial management, risk management and governance in health.
On a personal level the candidate will be highly detail-focused, with exceptional attention to identifying gaps in performance information and ensuring logical, outcomes-driven analysis, while demonstrating integrity and a strong commitment to public service. They will build trusted relationships through collaboration and diplomacy, remain resilient and self-aware in challenging environments, and bring strong drive, accountability and consistently high performance standards.
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.
If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.
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Job details
| Job Reference: | VG/HV/761645 |
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| Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time or part time |
| Job Function: | Other |
| Classification: | VPSG5 |
| Salary Range: | $116,413 - $140,849 |
| Job Duration: | to 30 June 2027 |
| Date posted: | 27-Apr-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 04-May-2026 |
| Attachments: | 761645 Senior Advisor Performance Portfolio Insights.pdf (PDF, 218KB) Position Description 761645 Senior Advisor Performance Portfolio Insights.docx (Word, 169KB) Position Description |
| Contact: |
James Xu
james.xu@health.vic.gov.au
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