Project Support Officer, Aboriginal Priority Projects and Reform

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

**Salary**: $79,122 - $96,073

**Grade**:VPS 3

**Occupation**:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

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

**Reference**:VG/DH/AHW/1882330

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 Support Officer supports the Self Determination and Reform unit to achieve the delivery of end-to-end program management of targeted programs to support greater sustainability of the Aboriginal community-controlled sector, and the delivery of funding investment in line with principles of self-determination and priorities identified in the Victorian Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement and Action Plan.
- Attention to detail and teamwork underpins success in this role, as well as demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively.
- The role provides wide-ranging administrative, secretariat, and support functions.

**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**:

- We are looking for someone who can:

- Confidently conveys ideas and information in a clear and interesting way; understands and meets the needs of target audiences (the right information to the right people); welcomes constructive feedback; sees things from other's points of view and confirms understanding.
- Produce project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; regularly communicates with, and supports project team members; ensures project objectives are met by anticipating and managing potential and emerging issues.
- Plan and prioritise work to ensure outcomes are achieved; resists the temptation to react immediately without taking time to think things through; uses strengths to contribute constructively and consciously manages the impact of own weaknesses; anticipates own reactions to situations and prepares accordingly.
- Qualifications / Specialist Expertise:

- A relevant tertiary qualification in a business administration, health discipline or relevant public policy area is desirable
- Demonstrated experience and/or understanding of working with Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal community is desirable.

**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 applicants 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 Friday 19 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 29 August 2025