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An exciting senior opportunity exists for a talented and motivated individual to lead the Health Branch as Director-Health Branch at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.The Health Branch shadows and supports the work of the Department of Health. This is an exciting opportunity to work on reforms to improve the health and wellbeing of all Victorians and delivery of a health system that leads to better health outcomes.The Director leads and manages teams to provide strategic advice to the Premier, Secretary and senior executives on policy, programs, and issues relating to the branch''s portfolios. This branch is responsible for providing advice on functions within the Department of Health.The Director role is responsible for managing the delivery of timely, accurate and quality advice to the Secretary of DPC and the Premier. The advice can include reviewing policy proposals, undertaking policy analysis, and assessing the impact of government decisions and actions. You will also work closely with areas within DPC and other key departments across government.This opportunity would suit a motivated individual with excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, as well as demonstrated conceptual and analytical skills.About YouAs our ideal candidate you will have:Demonstrated experience to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams, including leading the culture of the branch, providing necessary direction, support and guidance to facilitate the success of others, and managing branch business and resource planning.Extensive experience and successful track record in providing authoritative, high quality and timely policy advice and analysis in a dynamic, complex environment, using highly developed planning, conceptual and analytical skills.Demonstrated capacity to lead a range of complex projects through partnerships with people across policy and business areas, functions and departments, and deliver timely and high-quality outcomes.Proven strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at senior levels, and a proven capacity to develop effective relationships with a range of government and non-government stakeholders.A proven track record of successfully managing competing priorities by being flexible and adaptable, to meet deadlines while working in pressured situation.For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.The closing date for this position is Sunday 29 June 2025.How To ApplyApply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:a resumea cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.Other Relevant InformationThe department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department''s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role. #J-18808-Ljbffr