OVERVIEW

Work type: Full time
Salary: $290,601 - $419,000
Grade: SES2
Occupation: Executive Management
Location: CBD
Reference: VG/720826
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.

The Executive Director, Workforce Strategy and Planning leads the Workforce Strategy and Planning branch to coordinate health workforce policy development and implementation across the health portfolio, including the nursing, midwifery, allied health and medical workforce.
The Executive Director leads the implementation and oversight of the health workforce strategy (including mental health workforce), with responsibility for developing and implementing policy and targeted programs that enable a sustainable workforce pipeline across the state.
The Executive Director leads a branch of approximately 74 FTE to bring together evidence, develop policy options to address Minister and government priorities, and plan and deliver specific policy initiatives, such as legislative change or other election commitments.