Project Officer

About the role:

The Project Officer will undertake service design and planning activities to support the development of the Victorian public health system.

Reporting to the Manager, Service Planning, the Project Officer will work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and across other organisational business units, translating service and clinical need into service planning and clinical design for the health care system.

The Planning team is responsible for service planning from identification of service need to the functionality of capital solutions. The planning progression includes campus planning, models of service delivery, strategic functional briefs, model of care and schedule of accommodation. The team also system needs whilst balancing operational realities. The products the team delivers help inform decision-making and enhance the effectiveness of public health service provision.

The successful applicant will have an understanding of the Victorian health system and the provision of health services; be interested in developing service planning and project management skills and have the capacity to work flexibility as a member of a broader team.

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.

We are looking for a team member with agility, a demonstrated ability to turn ideas into workable health service delivery solutions in a complex and sensitive government environment; with good communication, coordination and interpersonal skills.

About you:

Are you:

• Keen to learn health service planning and passionate about contributing to public health system planning?
• Do you have some experience working with health service activity data?
• Naturally inquisitive and able to work in a team to investigate complex problems and explore a range of alternative solutions?

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.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

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