About the role: The Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships and Operational Excellence will provide state-wide leadership in the design, implementation, and optimisation of Victoria's emerging learning health system (LHS) model. This model underpins Safer Care Victoria's statewide safety improvement agenda, including programs focused on reducing avoidable harm and admissions, improving medication safety, reducing low-value care, and delivering the Department's cost-avoidance objectives under Resetting the Victorian Public Service (RVPS). The Senior Manager is responsible for establishing the systems, processes, technology, governance, and culture required to enable a continuously learning, data-driven health system. This includes embedding real-time feedback loops that convert patient encounters into actionable insights, accelerating translation from evidence to practice, and supporting health services across all 12 Local Health Service Networks to adopt and apply improvement at scale. Recognised as a state-wide expert in health system improvement, clinical governance, implementation science, change management, and commercial strategy, the Senior Manager provides authoritative advice that shapes strategic direction at departmental, state, and national levels. The role leads multidisciplinary teams, drives cross-branch integration through matrix operating models, and manages complex partnerships with senior leaders, clinicians, government agencies, and peak bodies. About us: Safer Care Victoria was established in January 2017 to ensure our health services are providing safe, high-quality care to patients: every time, everywhere. As well as monitoring the standards of care provided, Safer Care Victoria is partnering with patients, clinicians and health service managers to support the continuous improvement of health care. About you: * A post-graduate qualification in a relevant field (e.g., Health, Business Administration, Public Policy) * Demonstrated expertise in designing and leading learning health system capability, including real-time data analysis, integrated improvement cycles, translational research, and system-wide feedback loops. * Extensive experience leading large-scale, system-wide improvement initiatives across complex health environments, including clinical governance, safety improvement, implementation science, and health system reform. * Proven ability to conceptualise, architect, and implement new system-level models of care, improvement frameworks, and performance systems that operate across multiple jurisdictions and service types. * Advanced commercial and strategic capability, including financial analysis, business case development, program evaluation, and commercial negotiations that deliver value to the health system. * Recognised state-wide or national expertise demonstrated through publications, presentations, advisory roles, or leadership of major reform programs (desirable). 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 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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health. If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly. 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.