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 Asset Portfolio, Commercial and Infrastructure provides a key leadership role in the department's capital, infrastructure and asset portfolio.
The role is accountable for establishing asset management operational capabilities with a strong focus on providing technical and support and guidance on operational issues to the department's program areas and health services in a stewardship model.
Reporting to Director, Asset Planning and Management. The Manager, Asset Portfolio provides leadership on setting asset performance and maintenance standards, and incidents management and support. The role is also responsible for managing the property portfolio transactions including valuation cycles, lease renewals and land sales. The role is also responsible for providing.
The role will be also lead the development and planning of the asset portfolio renewal and replacement needs through liaising with multiple technical teams across the department ensuring informed and evidence-based approach.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
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:
Provide leadership and stewardship of the Department's asset portfolio, ensuring asset renewals and replacement investments drives value-for-money and align to government priorities and health system needs.
Manage procurement for asset planning and management initiatives, ensuring appropriate contracting models, risk allocation, probity and supplier performance management.
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Identifies the need to change; describes the reasons for the change and the risks of not changing; actively promotes and drives change using broad influencing skills to overcome barriers and gain support.
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Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
Qualifications/Specialist Expertise
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A tertiary qualification in engineering is mandatory
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A high degree of understanding and technical knowledge of health infrastructure assets and systems.
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Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context.
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Knowledge and demonstrated applied experience of sound project and contract management principles.
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Knowledge of strategic and tactical asset planning and management principles, including portfolio prioritisation and risk management methodologies.
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Understanding of property portfolio transactions including leases, sales and operational property management issues
What we offer:
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The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
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A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Serv ice & Sector.
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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
[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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