Project Officer, Office of The CEO

1 day ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Health Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed term to 30 June 2028

Organisation: Department of Health

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

Occupation: Projects

Reference: VG/DH/HV/1831534

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 supports the CEO, Deputy CEO and Office of the CEO team on divisional and departmental priority projects. The Project Officer is part of a small team working collaboratively across a range of areas including administration, coordination of executive and ministerial matters, briefings and meetings, advisory, communications and events, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes, and reporting.

**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:

- Highly organised and able to prioritise and manage multiple interrelated tasks, with tight deadlines?
- Able to work with mínimal supervision, have high attention to detail, solve problems, be flexible and take initiative?
- An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to work?

The role is a key coordination link between the Office of the CEO and the Office of the Secretary, other departmental divisions and Ministerial Offices.

The role requires a highly organised and methodical individual with a communicative and collaborative approach, initiative and the ability to work with mínimal supervision, so as to ensure that deadlines are met, and a high standard of work is achieved.

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

- Planning and organising skills: Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; identifies more and less critical activities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; develops and implements systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognises barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them.
- Project management skills: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; ensures project objectives are met.
- Knowledge of the department and its operating practices as well as government processes and information systems would be advantageous.

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.

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