Project Officer, Health System and Asset Planning

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

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

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Projects

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

**Reference**:VG/1875884

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 will be responsible for assisting and supporting the delivery of projects that will uplift the maturity of asset management practices of the Department and Health Services across the state. Attention to detail and teamwork underpins success in this role as well as a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. The role supports the planning, development and implementation of processes, systems, tools and reporting to facilitate the delivery of best practice asset management and compliance outcomes.

**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**:

- Cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, collaborates and shares information, with good communication skills, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
- Coordinates logístical and administrative aspects for the quarterly Communities of Practice (CoP) events with Victorian Public Health services and the Department of Health.
- Demonstrated knowledge of asset management and an understanding of the Asset Management Accountability Framework (AMAF) which sets out the mandatory requirements and best practice asset management recommendations for government agency portfolios. This includes experience in producing, managing and evaluating asset management plans and formulating asset management continuous improvement initiatives to uplift asset management maturity.
- Supports senior officers with administrative aspects in the procurement process.
- To view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

**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.
- 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 Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 29 July 2025