Temporary Vacancy
Manager, Mental Health Care
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Executive Level 1 (EL1) $97,546 to $111,253 + super
Mental Health Care
Activity Based Funding
Non-ongoing, six months with the possibility of extension
Midnight, Wednesday 27 January 2016
ihpa.recruitment@ihpa.gov.au
About us
IHPA was established in December 2011 as part of the National Health Reform
agenda. IHPA is independent of Commonwealth, state and territory governments and
is governed by the Pricing Authority, which is primarily responsible for the proper and
efficient performance of IHPA’s functions.
IHPA’s mission is to promote improved efficiency in, and access to, public hospital
services through setting the national price and levels of block funding for hospital
services.
About the role
This position reports to the Director, Mental Health Care and is responsible for
supporting the program of work allocated to the Mental Health Care section.
The section is responsible for the following areas:
 Ongoing development and maintenance of the Australian Mental Health Care
classification through one-off projects and studies.
 Agendas and preparation of papers for the Mental Health Working Group and
the Mental Health Care Expert Reference Group (excluding secretariat
functions).
 Development of the mental health data set specifications / National Minimum
Data Sets, (with appropriate guidance from the Senior Manager,
Classification and Coding Standards).
 Preparation of mental health related papers for governance bodies including
National Health Information Standards and Statistics Committee and the
Standing Council on Health.
 Support the IHPA CEO in management of stakeholders in the mental health
sector.
 Provide mental health specific input to IHPA policy and communication
documents.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
 An understanding of the health reform agenda and the role of activity based
funding in relation to mental health care.
 Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities and stakeholder management
skills.
 An understanding of Commonwealth procurement processes, including
proven project management and contract management skills.
 Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills.
 Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications in health management, project management, health information, health
economics or other relevant qualification will be an advantage.
To apply
If you would like to apply for this position, please provide
 a cover letter (expression of interest), max two pages, outlining your skills,
experience and suitability for this role
 an up-to-date CV
 the names of two referees including contact details
to ihpa.recruitment@ihpa.gov.au by Midnight, Wednesday 27 January 2016
Contact
For more information contact:
Name: Vanessa D’Souza
Phone number: 02 8215 1106
Email: Vanessa.D'Souza@ihpa.gov.au