OVERVIEW

Work type: Part time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: VPSG5
Occupation: Policy
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/DH/SCV/688284
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

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.

LIVED EXPERIENCE

• The Consumer Lead must had had a baby within Victoria within the last 5 years to meet lived experience requirements

The Consumer Lead plays a pivotal role in shaping maternity and newborn improvement projects by providing strategic consumer insights and expert guidance in the design, delivery and implementation of improvement initiatives

The role is critical to internal and external operations as explored below;

• Internally, the Consumer Lead collaborates closely with key stakeholders, including the CEO, Senior Maternity Advisor, Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer, and the Partnering with Consumers Team, alongside the Safer Together Program leads.
• Externally, the Consumer Lead fosters strong connections with Victorian health services maternity improvement project teams, consumers, health service executives, peak bodies, and quality and safety leaders to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements.