Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate

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1 Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate Position description Senior Advisor This role will provide high level advice and project management to support the Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate. It will be a key supporting role which will enable the Advocate to provide community-wide leadership within the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone, deliver advocacy for health and well-being innovation and improvements on behalf of the Latrobe Valley community. Title Senior Advisor Classification VPS 5 Team / Unit Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate Area Latrobe City Work location Morwell Employment type Fixed term employment contract up to 3 years Full-time (76 hours per fortnight) Salary range $103,721 - $113,572 plus superannuation Position accountable to Latrobe Health Advocate Further information Contact Rachael Newton at GBS Recruitment on Closing date 9am, Monday 23 rd July, 2018 Organisational environment The Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate In response to the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry, Latrobe City has been designated as a Health Innovation Zone. The Latrobe Health Advocate is a key structure within the Zone that will provide independent advice to the Victorian Government on behalf of Latrobe Valley communities on system and policy issues affecting their health and wellbeing. The Latrobe Health Advocate is a newly established role that reports directly to the Minister for Health. The Advocate will be supported by a small team reporting directly to the Advocate, focusing on activities within the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone as designated by the government. The Department of Health and Human Services The department develops and delivers policies, programs and services that support and enhance the wellbeing of all Victorians. Most people want to be connected to their communities, and experience a good life. Their health,

2 safety and wellbeing rely on being able to participate fully in the community and economy and access to services they value. The department s purpose is to help them to get there. Our vision is to support and enhance the wellbeing of all Victorians. We aspire to be an organisation where everyone is committed to achieving our vision and demonstrates our values in all that they do. We are respectful We have integrity We collaborate We care for people, families and communities We are accountable We are innovative Purpose and accountability The Latrobe Health Advocate is accountable to the Minister for Health. The position will provide independent advice to the Minister on issues affecting the health and wellbeing of Latrobe Valley residents. The Advocate will also provide community-wide leadership for the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone by enabling and advocating for health improvements through health and broader system improvements and change. Staff within this office will be required to provide high level professional advice and support to the Advocate to enable the effective implementation of the roles and responsibilities of the office. Accountabilities 1. Under direction from the Latrobe Health Advocate: a) enable and advocate system change and improvement to address barriers or improve opportunities for good health and wellbeing in the Latrobe Valley b) actively engage and adopt a collaborative approach with stakeholders across the community and government in executing the (Advocate s) terms of reference including: community members, business, industry, agriculture, health services, community organisations, other governance and statutory bodies operating within the Latrobe Health Innovation Zone (including the Latrobe Health Assembly) and all levels of government. 2. Support the Advocate to produce key pieces of work required by the Minister for Health including; a) an annual Statement of Intent outlining proposed activities and priority focus areas. b) detailed, comprehensive reports and submissions on complex policy and operational issues c) regular and ad hoc reports and correspondence, including an annual report by 30 September each year on activities and achievements during the preceding financial year and d) reports on priority policy issues as set out in the annual statement of intent. 3. Provide professional leadership, guidance, authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research. Make decisions that establish precedents. 4. Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, and submissions. Operate within increased level of autonomy and accountability in delivering within broad strategic directions. 5. Maintain an understanding of Commonwealth and State legislative and policy reform directions to influence. the work of the Latrobe Health Advocate. 6. Represent the Latrobe Health Advocate on key stakeholder committees and groups concerned with achieving government and departmental objectives and contribute to relevant committee and governance processes. Senior Advisor, Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate Page 2 of 5

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4 7. Operate with reference to the key elements of the World Health Organisation s Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and be informed by Victorian Government strategic directions and policies including but not limited to: Health 2040: advancing health access and care; Victorian Public Health and Wellbeing Plan ; Victoria s 10-year mental health plan. 8. Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements. 9. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures. 10. Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department s ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services Selection criteria Knowledge and skills 1. Policy skills: formulates and communicates public policy options and recommendations; keeps up-to-date with a broad range of contemporary issues; scans for links and potential implications of proposed policy options; liaises with stakeholders. 2. Problem solving: seeks all relevant information for problem-solving; liaises with stakeholders; analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available; identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems; implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required. 3. Strategic thinking and innovation: proven record of applying high-level cognitive skills and conceptual thinking to strategic issues and planning and of ensuring that plans and outcomes are innovative and contribute to immediate and long-term priorities. Possess a sound understanding of the fundamentals for successful implementation of major public and community-led programs. 4. Systems thinking: diagnoses trends, obstacles and opportunities in the internal and external environment; understands the linkages between natural systems and communities to inform policy; conceptualises and defines the systems working within the organisation. 5. Self-management: invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them Personal qualities 6. Conceptual and analytical ability: deals with concepts and complexity comfortably; uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems, has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations. 7. Initiative: be proactive and self-starting, seize opportunities and act upon them, originate action and actively influence events. 8. Creativity and innovation: generates new ideas; draws on a range of information sources to identify new ways of doing things; actively influences events and promotes ideas; translates creative ideas into workplace improvements; reflects on experience and is open to new ways to improve practice. 9. Integrity: committed to the public interest; operates in a manner that is consistent with the organisations code of conduct; inspires trust by treating all individuals fairly. 10. Collaboration and teamwork: cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of shared goals, collaborates and shares information, shows consideration, concern and respect for others feelings and ideas, accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others, encourages resolution of conflict within the group. Senior Advisor, Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate Page 4 of 5

5 Desirable qualities Demonstrated connection to, and understanding of, Latrobe Valley communities and context. Qualifications A tertiary qualification relevant to the health sector or equivalent is desirable. Specialist expertise Proven experience at a senior level in leadership and/or advocacy within the health, community or relevant sector. Understanding of the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion. Understanding of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry and Victorian Government Implementation Plan. Safety screening All competitive applicants are subject to a satisfactory National Police History Check as part of the recruitment assessment process. Applicants who have lived overseas for 12 months or longer during the past 10 years are required to provide the results of an international police check. Applicants should contact the relevant overseas police force to obtain this and submit as part of their application. Details of overseas police agencies are available on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website ( and search under 'Character and Police Certificate Requirements How do I obtain a police certificate?'. Conditions and benefits Must comply with the Code of Conduct for Victorian Public Sector Employees 2007 and agree to work according to our values. A range of generous Victorian Government employment benefits including, attractive salary, flexible leave arrangements and training and development opportunities. Please see The department promotes diversity and equal opportunity in employment. If you are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicant, or if you have a disability, and require advice and support with the recruitment process, please contact our Diversity Unit on DiversityInclusion@dhhs.vic.gov.au. How and where to apply Applications must be received via the GBS Recruitment website including a cover letter, responses to the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description and a current resume. Senior Advisor, Office of the Latrobe Health Advocate Page 5 of 5