Project Officer, System Design and Planning

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Health

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial

Reference: VG/DH/SP/721305

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**:
This role is responsible for working on multiple system design projects with a strong focus on the service capability framework program and supporting the System Design and Planning Unit to develop and deliver on system wide reforms - with a strong focus on the hospital system - that improve the health of Victorians.

**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**:

- ARE YOU_
- passionate about making a real difference to people's health through large-scale, systemic health system design
- a curious person and big-picture thinker, interested in emerging health trends, and able to use your communication skills to influence others and drive reform opportunities, and
- a team player who works collaboratively with others to share ideas, develop, and test options, and support and lead high-quality work.

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

- A strong understanding and knowledge of the policy context and direction of the Victorian health system, the environment it operates in and relevant departmental systems.
- Other technical skills or knowledge that would support you to deliver this role, e.g., clinical experience.
- Experience analysing large health datasets to inform decision-makingDot points essential for the role

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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