Principal Functional Consultant, Enterprise Technology

About the role:

The Principal Functional Consultant supports the Communities and Families Portfolio and is responsible for leading the development and implementation of various solutions and initiatives within the program.

The role also includes gathering requirements and analysing the requirements against the product leading up to the design, providing expertise on functional requirements. The role is pivotal in planning various releases across the program area and ensuring best practices are followed

The role provides leadership and mentorship with respect to the application analysis landscape, ensuring quality and consistency on all output produced by the teams. The role provides stakeholder management, budget and cash flow management, reporting, quality assurance and risk management, and liaises closely with business sponsors and steering committees.

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:

• Developing domain knowledge of business applications and associated processes to support development of solutions and align to business unit's forward strategy and optimise solution design.
• Providing strong project management and delivery expertise by ensuring the timely, on-budget, high-quality delivery of projects and enhancements that meets customer expectations.
• Demonstrating how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.
• Providing innovative advice to stakeholders in relation to functional and non-functional requirements and design opportunities including cross program implications.
• Ensuring compliance with government, eHealth, and ETB strategies and policies, including adherence to the PDM and other endorsed methodologies.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

Qualifications

• A relevant IT related degree or qualification will be highly advantageous to this role.
• Certification in PRINCE 2 or other project management methodology is highly desirable.

Specialist Expertise

• It is desirable to have knowledge and experience of Agile Projects and methodologies.
• Knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

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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