Senior Project Officer, E Analytics

About the role:

The Senior Project Officer is located within the Centre for Victorian Data Linkage, Victoria's specialist data linkage agency. CVDL acquires and links together 40 plus administrative and clinical datasets for policy development and research purposes. CVDL acquires identifying information from multiple datasets to undertake its linkage function and stores this information within a specialist Azure linkage and integration infrastructure. CVDL also provides analysts and researchers with project specific access to deidentified linked data within the secure access environment, VALT.

The purpose of this role is to support the design, development, and operation of CVDL's data infrastructure, focusing on VALT. This role assists with implementing and maintaining VALT's Azure cloud infrastructure and delivering secure and scalable data solutions. The Senior Project Officer collaborates with IT staff and stakeholders to ensure the platform meets objectives and maintains high security, reliability, and privacy standards.

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:

Can you demonstrate the following?

• Seeks all relevant information for problem-solving; liaises with stakeholders; analyses issues from different perspectives and draws sound inferences from information available; identifies and proposes workable solutions to problems; implements solutions, evaluates effectiveness and adjusts actions as required.
• Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships; identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; uses understanding of the stakeholder's organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved; find innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; establishes systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognizes actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them.
• Invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field such as information technology, analytics, cyber security is desirable

Specialist Expertise

• Experience in supporting data warehousing, ETL, and analytics from complex data sources.
• Proficiency in SQL and data integration tools (SSIS, Azure data factory).
• Ability to document technical processes and communicate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI) is desirable.
• Knowledge of privacy, security, and data governance.

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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