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Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria, Australia
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Strategy & Performance

Manager: Denise Ferrier
Enquiries: Tel (61 3) 9096 8372

This unit leads, coordinates and supports the development of strategies which strengthen the primary health system. It has a focus on:

  • Developing the service system to better deliver against primary health objectives 
  • Supporting the development and exploration of relevant research and evidence  
  • Coordinating and supporting relevant internal and external communication strategies to promote primary health  
  • Leading and supporting the development of integrated planning as related to resource allocation models and service mix to promote and support the primary health sector 
  • Leading and supporting programs which influence workforce supply, distribution and utilisation in the primary health sector  
  • Coordinating with appropriate evaluation to support evidence-based decision making for the branch 
  • Leading budget proposals
  • Coordinating data management, program performance monitoring and program budgeting.