Value Based Health Care Implementation Lead

• Join Our Dynamic Team: Exciting Fixed Term Full-Time Opportunity until October 2027 as a Value Based Health Care (VBHC) Implementation Lead.
• Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience.
• Access to Salary Packaging benefits, 5 weeks annual leave and an accrued day off per month.
• Vibrant team culture where collaboration, creativity and mutual support are at the core of everything we do.

About Dental Health Services Victoria:  

At Dental Health Service Victoria (DHSV), we know our team is key to delivering better oral health for Victoria. Our team is open and collaborative with a focus on helping to make a real difference to people’s lives.

DHSV has undertaken a transformative journey to improve oral healthcare in Victoria, pioneering a Value-Based Healthcare approach to the way care is designed and delivered. As winners of the ‘Excellence in Value-based Healthcare’ Award from the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, DHSV continues to enhance our services and elevate the care we provide to our patients and population through the integration of value-based healthcare principles. 

About the role:  

We are seeking a VBHC Implementation Lead to work closely with key stakeholders across the sector to enable the delivery of DHSV’s ongoing transformation and systemic implementation of value-based health and care.

The VBHC Implementation Lead will collaborate closely with the Director of VBHC to support the strategic coordination and integration of diverse cross-functional initiatives to support the sector. This role plays a pivotal part in aligning existing projects with VBHC principles, ensuring they are effectively embedded into organisational processes and culture to drive long-term value and improved patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:  

• Manage end-to-end delivery of targeted VBHC initiatives, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, while driving continuous improvement and long-term program success.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership, clinical teams, operational staff, and external partners to drive and execute system-wide transformation initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by embedding VBHC best practices, driving innovation, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance care delivery, optimise performance, and achieve lasting organisational transformation.
• Develop thorough and insightful reports, briefings, and presentations for governance committees, ensuring they are well-researched, aligned with organisational policies and regulatory standards, and support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to oversee and manage the procurement lifecycle for VBHC initiatives, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, regulatory standards, and VBHC principles.
• Prepare detailed financial budgets, oversee invoicing, and monitoring project expenditures to ensure adherence to budget guidelines and limitations.

A bit about you:  

• Communicates with Clarity and Confidence: You communicate effectively with impact across all levels within the organisation, ensuring alignment and clarity in fast-paced, results-driven settings.
• Builds Strong Strategic Relationships: You build trusted, strategic relationships with stakeholders across multiple teams in clinical and operational settings and corporate portfolios to enable collaboration, resolve challenges early, and drive business outcomes.
• Leads Teams Through Change: You lead teams confidently through uncertainty, managing change fatigue by building resilience and maintaining engagement. You turn vision into action, delivering results in dynamic environments.
• Thrives in Dynamic, Evolving Environments: You are comfortable in dynamic, evolving environments, bringing structure, focus, and momentum where others see uncertainty.
• Influences Without Formal Authority: You drive outcomes by building trust, credibility, and alignment to positively influence and enable collaboration.
• Holds Relevant Qualifications: You have tertiary qualifications in Health Administration, Business, Project Management, Change Management or a related field.
• Brings Healthcare and Transformation Expertise: You have proven experience in healthcare transformation projects.
• Demonstrates Senior Leadership in Complex Settings: You have 5+ years of senior management experience and a strong track record in executing strategy within complex, reform-driven environments.
• Applies Value-Based Healthcare Knowledge: You demonstrate knowledge of the principles and drivers of value-based health care.
• Manages Financial and Budget Responsibilities: You demonstrate strong experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, public procurement, and invoicing.

Why work at DHSV?  

• It’s the people who make the difference at DHSV! Join a friendly and collaborative team in a supportive and dynamic setting. 
• Salary Packaging: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of a generous salary package that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. Salary package up to $9,010 to assist with everyday living more affordable.
• Mental wellbeing: Carlton boasts several green spaces, including the beautiful Carlton Gardens which provides a relaxing break from the office. Perfect for lunchtime strolls to recharge! 
• Public Transport. Carlton is well-connected by public transport, including trams and buses, making commuting convenient. The proximity to the CBD also means you can easily access various transport options. 
• Comprehensive support. We provide a committed Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TELUS Health and a vibrant wellbeing hub to promote healthy habits and preventive care. 
• Culinary Scene: Work at Carlton where it is renowned for its decadent food scene and charismatic culture. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a more leisurely meal after work, there are plenty of options nearby. 
• Work-Life Balance: It helps to maintain a healthy work-life balance by providing regular opportunities to rest and recharge with a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO). 
• Create a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. You will share the pride and satisfaction of putting a smile on every patient’s face. 

We warmly invite you to apply today and take advantage of this great opportunity to join our team! To submit your application, please click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Pamela George at pamela.george@dhsv.org.au. For more information regarding the position duties, please click here for the position description.

We will be actively shortlisting during the advertising period, so please send through your application ASAP. Please note: We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date once a suitable candidate has been identified

 Applications close: 5pm Wednesday 28th May 2025

We acknowledge that diversity increases our ability to transform and achieve better health outcomes therefore we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

DHSV is committed to child safety and wellbeing and has zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. We provide an inclusive and welcoming environment where cultural safety for children is promoted and practiced.

DHSV is a public health service and requires employees to be vaccinated in accordance with Department of Health policies or guidelines and/or public health orders issued by the government.