Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $310,386 - $447,266
Grade: VPS SES2
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1937903
This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
In this document, ‘Aboriginal' refers to both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
About the role:
The Chief Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Adviser is responsible for leading and implementing strategies to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities in Victoria. This is a senior role representing the department externally and will have a key role building strong relationships with senior sector and intergovernmental stakeholders.
Reporting to the Secretary, the Chief Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Adviser will play a prominent role working within the department and sector to identify and provide strategic advice to Ministers, the Secretary and all senior executives across the Department on targeted priorities to improve health and wellbeing outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the care continuum, from home and community through to acute care. The Chief Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Adviser will have a strong ability to create and maintain strong relationships, notably with Aboriginal organisations and the community-controlled sector, health services and non-governmental organisations.
The Chief Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Adviser leads a branch with responsibility for driving and coordinating health and wellbeing reform strategies and initiatives. This includes identifying improvement priorities and opportunities, coordinating a new Aboriginal state-wide forum focusing on improving Aboriginal health and wellbeing outcomes, overseeing implementation of key initiatives, providing expert advice on Aboriginal health and wellbeing, and driving collaboration within the department, across government and with the Aboriginal-controlled sector and other health providers. The Chief Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Adviser will provide leadership in embedding self-determination in the department's activities, including delivery of Yoorrook Justice Commission recommendations and implementation of Treaty and Gellung Warl.
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.
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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 [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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