Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
VG/DH/BFI/********
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians.
We're focused on
supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with
communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and
wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research.
It's all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.
About the role:
The Manager, Intergovernmental Relations, reports to the Director and provides strategic advice and leadership in Commonwealth–State relations to ensure the branch is well positioned to meet its obligations, engage strategically with stakeholders, and lead key policy reform projects.
The role oversees Victoria's involvement in the negotiation and monitoring of more than 30 intergovernmental agreements, including the National Health Reform Agreement (NHRA), and directs the department's preparation and engagement for national forums such as National Cabinet, Health Ministers' Meetings and the Health Chief Executives Forum.
The Manager ensures Victoria's interests are effectively represented through timely,



evidence-based and influential strategic policy advice and coordination to Ministers and senior executives on health, aged care and mental health matters of national significance.
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 protected.
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:
An appropriate tertiary qualification in public policy, health management, economics, public administration or equivalent is desirable.
Understanding of Commonwealth-State relations issues (desirable not mandatory).
What we offer:
The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enablingVictorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service.
A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks.
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Applications close Sunday 13 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Manager, National Reform (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne