Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $447,267 - $594,844
Grade: VPS SES3
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1939049
About the role:
The Department of Health is seeking a senior executive with deep procurement, commercial and supply chain expertise to establish and lead its new HealthShare division.
The Deputy Secretary will provide strategic leadership of the HealthShare division as a statewide procurement, supply chain, logistics and shared services enterprise supporting Victoria's public health system. The role is responsible for driving system-wide efficiency, productivity, value, supply resilience and service excellence through commercially disciplined, customer-focused and clinically informed approaches that leverage the collective scale of the Victorian health sector.
This role will oversee the successful transition of HealthShare Victoria into the Department of Health and lead a strategic reset to enable the division's purpose, service, scope and operating model. This includes aligning people, systems, governance, resources and performance arrangements to deliver a sustainable and customer-focused statewide service enterprise.
The role will develop and implement a long-term vision for statewide procurement, supply chain and shared services, focused on measurable value for health services, government and the Victorian community. This includes simplifying services, strengthening supply assurance and ensuring investment, pricing, funding and performance arrangements support sustainable public value.
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 incl ude 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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