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About The Role
The Executive Director, People holds a pivotal, forward-looking leadership position within the Department of Health. They are tasked with envisioning, developing and implementing a contemporary people function for the Department and Safer Care Victoria and overseeing key enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters for the public health sector.
About The Role
The Executive Director, People holds a pivotal, forward-looking leadership position within the Department of Health. They are tasked with envisioning, developing and implementing a contemporary people function for the Department and Safer Care Victoria and overseeing key enterprise bargaining and industrial relations matters for the public health sector.
The role has oversight of four core units within the People branch, including People Operations and Planning, Occupational Health and Safety and Wellbeing, Workplace Relations, Experience and Inclusion, and Health Sector Relations. The Executive Director ensures that these units work cohesively across the People branch and the broader department and align with the broader departmental objectives.
The role drives innovative, customer-focused human resource services in support of the Department of Health's organisational objectives, and ensures its people are positioned to provide effective stewardship of Victoria's health and care systems.
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
* Senior experience in people and/or workplace relations functions at state or national level.
* A sound knowledge and solid track record of senior management in human resources and/or organisational development within a large organisation, within a politically sensitive and complex environment.
* Knowledge and expertise in the appropriate interpretation and implementation of relevant legislation and associated regulations, guidelines, awards and agreements, integrated HR management policy and practice preferably within a large and complex organisation.
* Possess an advanced understanding of strategic human resource management issues, their application in the Public Sector environment and a proven track record in the application of this knowledge to add value to corporate outcomes and objectives.
* A tertiary qualification in a relevant field (including any of human resources management, industrial relations, employment law or occupational health and safety) is mandatory.
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.
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.
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