Project Officer, Office of The Deputy Secretary

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

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

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/1819632

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**:

- The Project Officer delivers a range of business support services associated with keeping the office running smoothly.
- The Project Officer is part of a small, agile team supporting key policy coordination and business functions across the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Community and Public Health.
- The role reports to the Manager and Principal Adviser working closely with other members of the Office of the Deputy Secretary and across the Division.

**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**:

- Operate effectively in a complex and dynamic team environment.
- Liaise with a range of stakeholders, demonstrating a high degree of professionalism and acting in accordance with public sector values and behaviours.
- Manage correspondence and leverage strong continuous improvement skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Division.
- Provide support to the Office of the Deputy Secretary across various business functions, including briefings, correspondence, task coordination, and projects, to assist senior leadership and stakeholders in the day-to-day operations of the Division.
- Contribute to key divisional projects.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders to build mutually beneficial partnerships and contribute to the development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for the Division.
- Assist with the development and implementation of new and improved processes to drive improvements across the Division.
- Maintain accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security, and privacy policies.
- Consult, liaise with, and influence key stakeholders; develop detailed project plans with clearly defined objectives and action steps; monitor performance against objectives, manage project risks and issues, and ensure project objectives are met.
- Coordinate products for Cabinet, Ministerial, senior departmental executive and executive sector stakeholders

**Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate**:

- Relevant business administration or tertiary qualifications desirable.

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.

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