Executive Director, Workforce Strategy and Planning
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About The Role
The Executive Director, Workforce Strategy and Planning leads the Workforce Strategy and Planning branch to coordinate health workforce policy development and implementation across the health portfolio, including the nursing, midwifery, allied health and medical workforce.
About The Role
The Executive Director, Workforce Strategy and Planning leads the Workforce Strategy and Planning branch to coordinate health workforce policy development and implementation across the health portfolio, including the nursing, midwifery, allied health and medical workforce.
The Executive Director leads the implementation and oversight of the health workforce strategy (including mental health workforce), with responsibility for developing and implementing policy and targeted programs that enable a sustainable workforce pipeline across the state.
The Executive Director leads a branch of approximately 74 FTE to bring together evidence, develop policy options to address Minister and government priorities, and plan and deliver specific policy initiatives, such as legislative change or other election commitments.
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
* Lead and provide strategic oversight of the Workforce Strategy and Planning branch and cultivate a culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of divisional and departmental objectives.
* Develop and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders across the health sector and government to inform policy and strategy development and implementation. These include health service executives, clinical leaders, professional bodies (e.g. Medical Colleges), industrial bodies and community representatives, as well as senior executives from other portfolio departments and central agencies.
* Represent the department on key government and non-government committees and bodies concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives. These include national committees, Inter-Departmental Committees and Ministerial Advisory Committees. Participation in all committees would include preparation of position papers, with necessary engagement and approval from senior executives or Ministers. The role may be expected to Chair IDCs and some other committees. The role could be expected to represent the department and Victorian government in international engagements.
* Provide expert policy and strategic advice on the development and implementation of government priorities in health workforce. Lead, direct and coordinate policy and program development, management, and evaluation for the State's health workforce.
* Ensure the achievement of the wider government agenda and develop plans to mitigate any emerging issues including state, national or international environments. Coordinate any responses to major departmental impacts as well as managing change within teams.
* Contribute to shaping the organisation's strategic vision as a member of the executive and take full responsibility for developing the strategic direction for the area of responsibility, integrating a range of activities, programs and functions to support organisational goals and priorities.
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 & Sector.
* A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
How To Apply
Applications should include a resume and a short cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
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 For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy. If you have any queries in relation to the application or recruitment processes, please email
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