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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Department of Health
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BACKGROUND
The
Health Portfolio works towards achieving better health and wellbeing for all Australians,
now and for future generations.
The
Department of Health has a diverse set of responsibilities and works closely with other
government agencies, consumers and stakeholders to strengthen evidence-based policy
advice and improve program management, research and regulation. It provides policy advice
and implements Australian Government programs throughout the health and aged care
arena, including: services for the aged and their carers; public health and medical research;
health promotion and disease prevention; primary health care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people; pharmaceutical benefits; health benefits schemes; specific health services,
including human quarantine; a national drug abuse strategy; regulation of therapeutic goods;
notification and assessment of individual chemicals; and gene technology regulation. Sport is
an integral part of Australia’s health, social and economic well-being and the Department
plays a fundamental role in supporting the Government’s objectives in the sports sector.
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The Department delivers against the following outcomes:
Outcome 1. Health System Policy, Design and Innovation. Ensuring that Australia’s health
system is better equipped to meet current and future health needs by applying research,
evaluation, innovation and use of data to develop and implement integrated, evidence-based
health policies, and through support for sustainable funding for health infrastructure.
Outcome 2. Health Access and Support Services. Support for sustainable funding for public
hospital services and improved access to high quality, comprehensive and coordinated
preventative, primary and mental health care for all Australians, with a focus on those with
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complex health care needs and those living in regional, rural and remote areas, including
through access to a skilled health workforce.
Outcome 3. Sport and Recreation. Improved opportunities for community participation in
sport and recreation, excellence in high-performance athletes, and protecting the integrity of
sport through investment in sport infrastructure, coordination of Commonwealth involvement
in major sporting events, and research and international cooperation on sport issues.
Outcome 4. Individual Health Benefits. Access to cost-effective medicines, medical, dental
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and hearing services, and improved choice in health services, including through the
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
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insurance.
Outcome 5. Regulation, Safety and Protection. Protection of the health and safety of the
Australian community and preparedness to respond to national health emergencies and risks,
including through immunisation initiatives, and regulation of therapeutic goods, chemicals,
gene technology and blood and organ products.
Outcome 6. Ageing and Aged Care. Improved wellbeing for older Australians through
targeted support, access to quality care and related information serviceS
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APS VALUES
Every person in the Department is expected to uphold the Australian Public Service (APS)
Values of being:
• Impartial – The APS is apolitical and provides the Government with advice that is frank,
honest, timely and based on the best available evidence
• Committed to service – The APS is professional, objective, innovative and efficient, and
works collaboratively to achieve the best results for the Australian community and the
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• Respectful – The APS respects all people, including their rights and their heritage
• Ethical – The APS demonstrates leadership, is trustworthy, and acts with integrity in all
that it does.
THE DEPARTMENT’S BEHAVIOURS IN ACTION
To achieve the Department’s vision, the Executive fosters a culture in which it:
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• Collaborates to innovate – works with others to make a difference
• Invests in high performance – nurtures talent and builds capability in others
• Trusts and empowers – builds trust to exercise responsibility
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• Listens and appreciates – listens with intent and values contributions
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• Walks the talk – leads by example and embraces change
Further information about the Department can be found at :
www.health.gov.au
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Title:
Deputy Secretary/Chief Operating Officer
Classification:
SES Band 3
Reports to:
Secretary, Department of Health
Employment term: Ongoing
Location:
Woden, ACT
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DUTIES
As
Chief Operating Officer and a key member of the Executive, you will lead a significant
reform and change management agenda to ensure that al parts of Health are supported with
high quality enabling services which al ow the organisation to function efficiently and
effectively and deliver on its priorities. This will include the leadership and management of a
large Group consisting of five operating divisions: Portfolio Investment; the Health State
Network; People, Capability and Communication; Information Technology and Legal. The role
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has both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from client and program
management to administration/corporate support, corporate governance and parliamentary
services.
The COO Group provides professional corporate services collaboratively across all business
areas and the COO is expected to work closely with the Executive and across the Department
to enhance, promote and sustain the effective and efficient operation and delivery of its
services.
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The COO is instrumental in the integration of the operational functions to ensure that there is
a consistent approach to the development and implementation of organisational reforms.
The appointee wil be expected to ensure that there is clear accountability and transparency
when delivering key strategic reform priorities and that this work achieves efficiencies,
including deregulation. In line with organisational reform activities, the COO is also
responsible for driving cultural change across the Department.
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RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
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To be a strong contender, you wil need to be an outstanding leader and manager with an
innovative approach to service delivery, the ability to inspire and lead change, and a
proven record of delivering high quality outcomes in a fast-paced and complex
environment. Ideally, you will have both operational and policy experience. Your well-
honed representational skills will be complemented by intellectual rigour, sound
judgement, a strong achievement orientation and a personal style that engenders trust
and respect.
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3. MANAGERIAL AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
The appointee wil be expected to demonstrate:
• An exceptional results orientation, resilience and a positive approach to issues resolution;
• First class communication and representational skills;
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, strategic management and leadership skills;
• Professional authority and credibility;
• The ability to inspire confidence and operate effectively in dynamic and quickly changing
environments;
• Keen intel igence, persuasiveness and the influence necessary to deliver both formal and
informal leadership;
• A proactive approach to professional and organisational development with the ability to
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engender enthusiasm and professionalism in others;
• Astute judgement and political awareness; and
• The ability to positively influence a health and safety culture in the Department.
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REMUNERATION
This is a critical senior appointment and the remuneration package will therefore be
structured to attract and retain an outstanding appointee. The package wil include an
attractive base salary, an executive vehicle cashout allowance, non cash benefits (which
could include parking, airport lounge membership, IT equipment,) and employer sponsored
superannuation.
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LOCATION
The position is based in Canberra and the appointee will be expected to work primarily from
the Department’s Central Office in the ACT.
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ASSISTANCE WITH RELOCATION
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Assistance with removal expenses and / or short term accommodation assistance may be
provided if interstate relocation is involved.
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OTHER CONDITIONS
To be employed by the Department of Health applicants must be Australian citizens or have
permanent residency status pending the granting of Australian citizenship.
This is a position of trust which is subject to a security clearance.
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Applications should consist of:
1. a covering letter detailing the skills, knowledge and experience you believe you
would bring to the role in terms of the specified requirements (see pages 4-5); and
2. a Curriculum Vitae setting out relevant personal particulars, employment history,
qualifications and experience.
The preferred method of submission of applications is by email in
Word format to:
xxxxx@xxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx If further information is required, please contact
Ian Hansen on
0408 306 769
Applications close on 3 December 2017. (Please note that late applications may not be
accepted as the Department intends to move quickly with the fil ing of this position.)
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