Strategic Mental Health Programs Lead

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

The Senior Program Officer at the Victorian Department of Health will support oversight, improvement and commissioning of statewide and specialist mental health services, working to ensure timely, safe and high-quality treatment for Victorians.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, manage performance reporting and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced policy environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in health, public policy or related field.
• Experience analysing health service data and/or financial performance.
• Understanding of Victorian mental health funding, commissioning and performance frameworks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support oversight, improvement and commissioning of statewide and specialist mental health services.
• Lead responses to new and emerging issues relating to service delivery, performance, governance and system sustainability.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to improve outcomes.

Skills

Experience in health service delivery

Health data analysis

Financial performance analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in health/health sciences/public policy/business

Job description

The Senior Program Officer at the Victorian Department of Health will support oversight, improvement and commissioning of statewide and specialist mental health services, working to ensure timely, safe and high-quality treatment for Victorians.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, manage performance reporting and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced policy environment.