Manager, Improvement

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Victorian Department of Health is seeking a Manager Safer Together Team 1 to lead an improvement team and oversee strategic projects that enhance quality and safety in Victorian healthcare.

You will partner with clinicians, health service leaders and lived-experience groups to co-design, deliver and evaluate initiatives using data and evidence to achieve measurable outcomes. Remuneration reflects senior public-sector levels and flexible work options are available.

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of the Victorian health system and department processes.
• Masters qualification in public health or similar desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a portfolio of strategic improvement initiatives within Safer Care Victoria's Improvement Branch.
• Co-design, deliver and evaluate improvement initiatives with clinicians, health service leaders and lived-experience partners.
• Set priorities, manage performance and resources, and develop team capability.

Skills

Project management

Healthcare system knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in health admin/related field

Masters in public health or MBA desirable

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1952322

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 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 enablingVictorians 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. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at [e-mail] . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health .

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Applications close Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11.59pm