Manager, Planned Care Accountability

About this role

About the role: 

The Manager, Planned Care Accountability, will lead the Planned Care Accountability team working with a growing number ESIS reporting health services to improve overall system accountability through partnership, support and intervention aligned with the planned surgery accountability frameworks, policies and guidelines. This is supported by data analysis to better understand waitlist composition, service impacts and inform performance decisions.

Demonstrating relevant experience and expertise in providing leadership, robust project management and monitoring, and stakeholder engagement, this role will have the opportunity to lead work with public health services to implement programs that support additional planned surgery activity. The team has established collaborative partnerships with health services and works with Local Health Service Networks to identify opportunities for coordinating and expanding planned surgery activity.

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?

• A high performing team leader possessing strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills?
• Able to offer specialist skills in data analytics, health systems, stakeholder consultation, policy design, or program implementation?
• A proactive self-starter with a strong understanding of government processes and an ability to oversee work in a sensitive and fast-paced environment?
• Provide high quality business intelligence, authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research?
• Ensure the timely delivery of program projects and priorities, whilst maintaining oversight of key aspects such as funding and governance?
• Provide timely expert advice and develop open and effective communication strategies including collection of highly complex, contentious or sensitive information on matters of staff or business?

Qualifiations / Specialist Expertise

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, public policy, business and/or management, data analytics, or health administration would be desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in government, health sector and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in health system performance, Victorian health system datasets and, project management and implementation.

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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