Executive Director Health Service Interface & Collaboration

About The Role The Executive Director, Health Service Interface & Collaboration, leads strategic coordination across policy, commissioning and funding, working with health services to support their effective operational decision-making. By fostering robust cross‑sector collaboration, the role ensures alignment between clinical, policy, and operational priorities, supporting the effective implementation of system reforms. The Executive Director partners with internal and external stakeholders to ensure policy, commissioning, and funding and operational decisions are co‑ordinated, with resources best used to improve outcomes for Victorians.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary, this position manages three key director‑led units: Interface, Collaboration and Maternity; Interface Collaboration and Commissioning; and Governance Reform and Collaboration. Each unit plays a critical role in driving collaborative approaches, supporting system‑wide initiatives, and ensuring that governance structures are strengthened. The Executive Director provides leadership and direction to these teams, ensuring their efforts are coordinated and aligned to organisational objectives and the health system.

The Executive Director is instrumental in advancing the Department of Health's commitment to collaboration and improvement within the health system. Working towards stronger governance and improved outcomes for all Victorians, the Executive Director champions effective engagement across divisions and the sector, enabling informed decision‑making and supporting the delivery of safe, high‑quality care. Through collaborative leadership, the role contributes towards the Department's goal of making Victorian's the healthiest people in the world.

The Executive Director may also be required to support other teams across the Branch, including participation in out‑of‑hours rosters, emergency response communications, large‑scale campaigns, and other high‑priority projects.

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 We are looking for someone who has:

A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the Victorian health system, relevant departmental systems and environments and the ability to build increased capability in others.

Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.

Strong political acumen and tactical awareness.

Knowledge of contemporary approaches to health system demand and capacity management and response, and its role in the wider context of government policy and reform priorities.

A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, business and/or management (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.

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