Senior Project Officer, Digital Resources

About the role:

The Senior Project Officer sits within the Digital Resources team and contributes to the work of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program area, including contributing to the creation of a new suite of evidence-based and family-friendly digital resources to better support Victorian families and underpin the Victorian MCH Service.

The role will contribute to:

• The review, revision and transition of MCH printed resources into digital formats, including the creation within tight timeframes of a digital version of the My Health, Learning and Development "Green" Book provided to every new Victorian baby as a personal health record
• Ensuring that digital resources and content remain fit-for-purpose for use by the clinical MCH workforce and Victorian parents, carers and families
• Creating and managing a central repository of approved MCH and parenting digital resources, and ensuring strategic alignment with existing national and Victorian parenting websites with evidence-based resources.
• Contributing to high priority interdepartmental initiatives to improve access to effective and user friendly digital tools and information to better support Victorian families in the early years.

The role requires attention to detail, strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to work within a team to achieve outcomes to quick deadlines.

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 your accountabilities:

• Contributes to high priority and complex projects within the Maternal and Child Health and Early Parenting Unit, including projects involving the review and reform of evidence-based resources for families and MCH services.
• Utilises best-practice project management techniques, including in relation to project reporting, stakeholder engagement, and risks and issues management.
• Gathers and consolidates expert and authoritative advice and input into the revision and development of user-friendly parent-facing resources.
• Develops briefs on complex issues that provide options for decision within an organisation.
• Negotiates with peers (internal and external to work unit) to gain commitment to projects, and delivery of activities to meet timelines.
• Represents own work area with external stakeholders, and effectively manages feedback.
• Keeps accurate and complete records of work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.

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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