Manager, Planned Surgery Reform

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Growth opportunities within department

Job summary

The Department of Health in Victoria is seeking a Manager, Planned Surgery Reform in Melbourne to lead the system-wide implementation of the ten reforms outlined in the Planned Surgery Reform Blueprint, aiming to improve timely, equitable access to planned surgery for all Victorians.

You will provide leadership to a team, engage with a wide range of stakeholders, and coordinate cross-portfolio policy advice and statewide reform matters.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in health, public policy, business and/or management would be desirable.
• Specialist knowledge of government health sector and program implementation; skills in project management and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the team implementing the Planned Surgery Reform Blueprint across the system.
• Engage with a wide range of stakeholders and coordinate cross-portfolio policy advice and statewide reform matters.
• Draft and develop material including cabinet and ministerial briefings and related papers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Team leadership

Education

Health/public policy/management degree

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1953625

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, Planned Surgery Reform will provide key leadership and guidance to a team responsible for the system wide implementation of the ten reforms outlined in the Planned Surgery Reform Blueprint (the Blueprint), with a focus on continuing to improve access to timely, equitable and best practice planned surgery for all Victorians.

Demonstrating relevant experience and expertise in either health systems, analytics, government processes, stakeholder consultation, policy design, or program implementation, this role will provide the opportunity to engage with a wide range of stakeholders and impart enduring reform in the healthcare sector. You will provide leadership to team members and work with other partners to coordinate advice on cross-portfolio strategic policy issues and statewide reform matters.

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:

• Identifies and responds to new and emerging strategic issues impacting on the operating environment.
• Provides and receives highly complex, contentious or sensitive information where high levels of negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Uses knowledge of structures, processes and culture of government, the sector and the Department to develop policies and new program or project initiatives.
• Provides a collegiate and collaborative environment for your team to thrive.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretarybriefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.

Qualification (s):

A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, public policy, business and/or management, or health administration would be desirable.

Specialist expertise:

Significant knowledge and experience in government, health sector and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in project management and implementatio

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 p articipate 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 Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.59pm