Principal Project Adviser

6 days ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

***:
The Victorian Government Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System Final Report represents a significant opportunity for system wide reform that will require whole-of-government strategic responses. The role of Principal Project Adviser, Evidence and Insights will be responsible for supporting a team tasked with providing specialist advice on the availability and suitability of data that measure outcomes and system performance; undertaking relevant data analytics; data governance and performance reporting.
Reporting to the Manager, Evidence and Insights, the incumbent will also contribute to workplans, preparation of written materials, coordinating team processes and working collaboratively as part of a small and dynamic team.
Are you
- Exceptionally organised with strong communication, people and time management skills?
- Someone with demonstrated experience managing office systems and budgets?
- Experienced in translating evidence insights for different audiences that enable system change?

Accountabilities
- Undertake detailed data analyses and provide advice and technical support relating to mental health service demand and supply, including working with linked data.
- Synthesise complex technical information to provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders to support the development of detailed reports and ministerial briefs on complex mental health system and data reforms matters.
- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
(a) collaboration with key stakeholders to improve data and information capture, sharing, quality and management to meet existing and emerging departmental and organisational reporting requirements.
(b) Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs
(c) 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.
(d) Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Plan and develop strategies, lead projects to facilitate delivery of administrative functions, ensuring consistency in the level and quality of service
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy
For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
For further information please visit the Department of Health


  • Principal Adviser

    5 days ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

    **Principal Adviser** - _Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)_ - _Ongoing role_ - _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_ - _Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)_ **The Role** The Principal Adviser provides expert strategic advice and exceptional project management to...

  • Principal Adviser

    1 week ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    ***: The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government's multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program including $16.6 billion in managed assets and $8.8 billion in planning and delivery. Our work includes planning and building new hospitals and ambulance stations, aged care and mental...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Full time

    **THE ROLE** The aim of the Principal Practice Adviser Child Protection and Children and Families is to provide practice leadership, advice and support as it relates to child protection and other parts of the service system that intersect with children and young people involved with Child Protection. The role aims to strengthen the skills and knowledge of...

  • Principal Adviser

    2 weeks ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    Role purpose The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government's multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program including $16.6 billion in managed assets and $8.8 billion in planning and delivery. Our work includes planning and building new hospitals and ambulance stations, aged care...

  • Principal Adviser

    8 hours ago


    Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    Role purpose The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Victorian Government's multibillion-dollar health infrastructure program including $16.6 billion in managed assets and $8.8 billion in planning and delivery. Our work includes planning and building new hospitals and ambulance stations, aged care...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Health Full time

    **About the role**: The Principal Policy Advisor is a senior role within the Reform Implementation unit 2 (Local Services). The unit, within the Reform Implementation Branch, is to focus on the delivery of complex, priority mental health and wellbeing reforms. The initial, priority focus for the unit is the delivery of Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals...

  • Principal Adviser

    5 days ago


    Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

    **Overview**: **Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time **Salary**: $138,631 - $185,518 **Grade**:VPS 6 **Occupation**:Administration **Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs **Reference**:VG/100674 Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and...

  • Principal Adviser

    3 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    Principal AdviserSalary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)Ongoing roleUsual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe Principal Adviser provides expert strategic advice and exceptional project management to enable high performance of the...

  • Principal Adviser

    3 days ago


    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ClearCompany Full time

    Principal AdviserSalary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)Ongoing roleUsual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)The RoleThe Principal Adviser provides expert strategic advice and exceptional project management to enable high performance of the...


  • Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Justice and Community Safety Full time

    About the Business Unit Through its Regulation and Dispute Services Group, the Department of Government Services (‘the department') leads regulatory functions across the Consumer Affairs portfolio. The Regulation and Dispute Services portfolio interacts with a number of other government portfolios and impacts on everyday Victorians, a range of industries...