Program Manager, National Blood & Pharmaceuticals Programs

Department of Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Health in Victoria is seeking a Program Manager, National Programs (Blood and Pharmaceuticals) to lead policy development and program management across critical portfolios, engaging with sector stakeholders and advising executives and the Minister on intergovernmental matters.

You will contribute to strategic planning, financial and risk management, and drive governance and system sustainability through complex policy initiatives and cross‑government collaboration.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in health sciences, pharmacy, or public policy and administration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manages delivery of programs including responsibility for developing service delivery models aligning to Department and government objectives.
• Leads the implementation and oversight of key priority projects by working across multiple projects, including designing and managing complex projects, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to meet emerging and significant work pressures and demands, as required.
• Develops policy frameworks within area of expertise or responsibility based on defined organisational priorities.
• Pro-actively supports and leads policy development by monitoring policy gaps, trends and issues, including keeping up to date with relevant developments in evidence, practice or public discourse.

Skills

Health policy

Intergovernmental relations

Program management

System improvement

Education

Tertiary qualification in health sciences, pharmacy, or public policy and administration

Job description

The Department of Health in Victoria is seeking a Program Manager, National Programs (Blood and Pharmaceuticals) to lead policy development and program management across critical portfolios, engaging with sector stakeholders and advising executives and the Minister on intergovernmental matters.

You will contribute to strategic planning, financial and risk management, and drive governance and system sustainability through complex policy initiatives and cross‑government collaboration.