Senior Project Officer

About the role:

Senior Project Officer, Governance Secretariat will be responsible for providing secretariat support to the Consultative Council of Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM) and their subcommittees.

The Senior Project Officer will demonstrate a high level of data analysis, secretariat skills, sound stakeholder engagement, as well as an ability to collaborate with others to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of the Victorian health workforces. You will liaise and negotiate with key stakeholders and analyse information collected from stakeholders to ensure appropriate services are provided to the obstetric and paediatric sector and to support improvement of the safety and effectiveness of healthcare in Victoria.

You will be a high performing team member with strong analytical, written work, problem solving, project management and communication skills. The successful candidate will have specialist skills in database management, stakeholder engagement and process improvement and possess meticulous record keeping skills.

The role reports to the Manager, Governance Secretariat and will work closely with other team members to contribute to the work of the wider branch and ensure the implementation and delivery against the SCV strategic objectives.

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:

A tertiary qualification in midwifery is highly desirable.

Current or recent experience in a healthcare related field is highly desirable.

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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:

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