Secretariat & Project Coordinator, Primary & Community Health

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Projects

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DH/CPH/757214

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 Secretariat and Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of forums, administrative support and coordination for the Community Pharmacist Program.
- The Program aims to support people to access timely health care for select, low-risk conditions through their pharmacist. The Program is a continuation of the Community Pharmacist Statewide Pilot which was designed to test the provision of primary care in pharmacies.
- This position will be responsible for coordination of stakeholder and general communications, managing, coordination and secretariat functions for stakeholder forums to support the project.

**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.

**About you**:
**Are you?**
- Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Supporting the provision of authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.

**Qualifications**
- Experience in a project, coordination or governance role would be an advantage.

**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.
- Preferred appl icants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy.

- Applications close Sunday 27 July 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 11 July 2025