Senior Project Officer

About the role:

The Senior Project Officer works as a member of a team within the Improvement Branch and has responsibility for delivering large-scale health improvement initiatives as part of the Safer Together Program.

The Safer Together Program aims to enhance safety and sustainability in Victoria's health system by supporting networks to proactively address systemic issues and foster an environment of collaboration, sharing and learning. This initiative marks a new approach for SCV, evolving how we collaborate with consumers, clinicians, health services and Local Health Service Networks (LHSN) to achieve effective and lasting improvements.

To deliver on our shared purpose of creating a safer more sustainable healthcare system, our improvement initiatives will focus on four key priority areas:

• Reducing avoidable harm
• Reducing avoidable admissions
• Safe use of medicines
• Value based health care

The role reports to the Manager, Quality Use of Medicines Improvement Team and will work closely with other team members to ensure the implementation and delivery of Safer Care Victoria's functions and vision through the model for improvement and evidence-based change methodologies to improve the quality of treatment, care and support in Victoria's health and wellbeing services.

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 fields related to health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health is desirable.
• Certified Improvement Coach or equivalent highly regarded.
• Certified improvement qualifications highly regarded.
• Demonstrated knowledge of quality improvement and associated methodologies including data analysis and management is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, coaching and building capability in improvement science, including an understanding of adult learning principles.
• Previous project management experience in healthcare essential.

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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:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the `Apply' button .

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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