Senior Program Adviser, Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services

About this role

About the role: 

The Senior Program Advisor works within a team reporting to the Manager, Public Sector Residential Aged Care Services (PSRACS) Commissioning and Governance. The role is responsible for providing specialist expertise and high-quality strategic advice to support PSRACS in delivering safe, high-quality care and meeting Commonwealth regulatory and accreditation requirements. Victoria has currently 154 PSRACS across Victoria with over 5,400 residential aged care beds.

The position plays a key role in identifying, coordinating, and leading responses to emerging issues, risks, and performance challenges within PSRACS. It contributes to the development and implementation of improvement initiatives and program priorities aimed at strengthening capability, governance, and continuous improvement within PSRACS.

The role provides high-quality advice to inform departmental and sector engagement on key reforms impacting residential aged care services. The role requires the development and maintenance of effective relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, alongside responsibility for program coordination, project delivery, and budget management.

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:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Provide high quality policy advice, options and recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research and analysis
• Forge strong connections across the department and with the health sector to share information and facilitate a partnership approach to implementation of key initiatives. 
• Work across multiple projects, including engaging with stakeholders, and working in multidisciplinary teams to meet emerging pressures and demands, as required 
• Identifies and responds to new and emerging strategic issues impacting on the operating environment 
• Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice
• Prepares technical reports at an advanced professional level

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• Tertiary qualifications in nursing or other clinically relevant health disciplines are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience within the Australian aged care sector, particularly residential aged care and its regulatory and quality and safety frameworks, would be advantageous.

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.

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