OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: SES3
Occupation: Executive Management
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/721632
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.

Reporting to the Secretary, the Deputy Secretary, Finance and Support is the department’s senior executive role charged with leading and directing finance and support services strategy and delivery - with a particular focus on continuous improvement in the department’s central functions in support of the health sector and other department divisions. The Deputy Secretary is a member of the department’s Executive Board, supporting the Secretary and Ministers to implement government policy and deliver the department’s health services.
The Deputy Secretary, Finance and Support has strategic, operational, and improvement responsibilities. The role will initiate, lead, and drive a renewed focus on financial surety and oversight – leading rigorous analysis and providing robust, accurate and timely advice to inform the department and entire health sector’s operations. The role also oversees business processes and process improvement, particularly transactional service delivery, to improve efficiency and customer service. The role is strategic in nature, encompassing thought leadership and best practice to guide and support the department’s purposeful capacity and capability building, workforce culture, and enhanced performance in a dynamic environment.