Project Officer, Complex Needs

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed-Term until 30 June 2025

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $95,102 - $107,905

Occupation: Projects

Reference: VG/1821970

The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life.

**About the role**:

- Fixed-Term position until 30 June 2025.
- The Project Officer, Complex Needs works closely with the Senior Adviser, Complex Needs, the Program Manager, Complex Needs, and a Deputy Chief Psychiatrist to convene the State-wide Complex Needs Advisory Panel.
- The role will provide secretariate support including corresponding with panel members, preparing the minutes of panels, consults and case conferences.
- The role will provide support to the Program Manager, Complex Needs to prepare the panel end of year report, collect and collate data, and other administrative and project related tasks as directed.

**About us**:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.

We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.

**How you'll make a difference**:

- Support the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist to convene the State-wide Complex Needs Advisory Panel (SCNAP).
- Undertake the SCNAP secretariate role including preparing the monthly agenda and minutes.
- Support the Program Manager, Complex Needs to prepare and present comprehensive reports, presentations, the SCNAP annual report, discussion papers, and ministerial briefs on complex mental health matters related to the functions of the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist.
- Understand and document service delivery issues, risks and trends impacting on individuals with complex needs.
- Support the Program Manager, Complex Needs to collect and collate data relating to the functions of the Complex Needs Team.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships and facilitate collaboration across the department and with key external stakeholders
- Work across multiple projects, including engaging with stakeholders, and working in multidisciplinary teams to meet emerging pressures and demands, as required.
- Under the direction of the Chief Psychiatrist, provide expert advice on complex matters and consult with consumers, carers, service providers, government and non-government agencies, professional bodies, and other stakeholders, in generating solutions to issues pertaining to mental health service delivery.
- Contribute to and support activities and projects that aim to improve the quality and safety of mental health services and health service providers.
- Undertake high-level research into service delivery issues, risks and trends impacting on achieving quality service provision, policy initiatives and operational imperatives.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

**What we offer**:
The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.

A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.

A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

**How to apply**:
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line w