Manager, Improvement

Victorian Department of Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

The Victorian Department of Health is seeking a Manager Safer Together Team 1 to lead a portfolio of strategic improvement initiatives within Safer Care Victoria’s Improvement Branch. You will partner with clinicians, consumers and health leaders to co-design, deliver and evaluate improvements addressing system priorities and reform.

The role reports to the Director, Improvement Unit 1 and focuses on building capability and ensuring an inclusive, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health desirable.
• Masters in public health, business administration or similar desirable.
• Previous project management experience essential (healthcare setting highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of strategic improvement initiatives within Safer Together Team 1.
• Partner with people with lived experience, clinicians, health service leaders and delivery partners to co-design, deliver and evaluate improvements.
• Create a psychologically safe, inclusive and accountable environment for staff to test, implement and sustain practical solutions to complex healthcare challenges.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare system knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in health administration or related field

Masters in public health or business admin or similar

Job description

About the role

The Manager Safer Together Team 1, is responsible for leading and overseeing a portfolio of strategic improvement initiatives within Safer Care Victoria's Improvement Branch, focused on enhancing the quality and safety of healthcare for all Victorians. The Manager Safer Together Team 1 leads an improvement team who partner with people with lived experience, clinicians, health service leaders, Local Health Service Network Safer Together teams, other Safer Care Victoria branches, relevant Department of Health areas and delivery partners to co‑design, deliver and evaluate improvement initiatives. These initiatives use evidence, data and established improvement methods to address system priorities, support reform and achieve measurable, sustainable outcomes. Reporting to the Director, Improvement Unit 1, the Manager is accountable for setting priorities, managing performance and resources, and developing team capability. The role creates a psychologically safe, inclusive and accountable environment in which staff can test, implement and sustain practical solutions to complex healthcare challenges. It works across Safer Care Victoria and the Department of Health and provides authoritative advice to senior clinical, health service, consumer and lived‑experience leaders.

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

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise:

• A tertiary qualification in fields related to health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health would be desirable.
• A masters qualification in public health, business administration or similar desirable.
• Previous project management experience is essential (experience in a healthcare setting highly desirable).
• A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

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.
• A strong commitment to work‑life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

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.

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