Structure of the Department

The Department’s structure in 2011-12 was based around the key sectors of Australia’s health and ageing system and several cross-portfolio functions.

The Department has worked on additional Government expectations during this period, in particular to implement the COAG Health Reforms. There are new technological capabilities being developed to manage various projects across the Department. A priority for 2012-13 will be to ensure that these are developed and integrated to avoid duplication through the initiation of strategies and implementation plans for information, knowledge, performance and records management.

The Department’s State and Territory Offices

The Department’s state and territory offices represent the organisation’s interests at a local level and ensure appropriate integration of services on the ground with state and territory government agencies. The state and territory offices also work in cooperation with other Australian Government agencies.

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