Project Officer, SCV/ Governance, Strategy and Research

About the role:

The Organisational Governance and Consultative Councils team provide support to the Consultative Council on Obstetric and Paediatric Mortality and Morbidity (CCOPMM), the Victorian Perioperative Consultative Council (VPCC), SCV internal quality & safety governance committees and inquiries from Coroners Court of Victoria.

The role will be responsible for data entry, data cleaning and preparing data received from health services. Where data is incomplete, missing or further data is required you will liaise with health services to obtain this data. The role requires the capability to develop effective ongoing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure agreed timelines are met.

To be successful in this role, you will be a high performing team member with strong analytical, written work, problem solving, project management and communication skills. You may offer specialist skills in database management, stakeholder engagement and process improvement and possess meticulous record keeping skills.

The role reports to the Senior Project Officer and will work closely with other team members to contribute to the work of the wider branch and ensure the implementation and delivery against the SCV strategic objectives.

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 qualification or equivalent professional experience in fields related to health administration, medicine, nursing, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health is desirable.
• A sound understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.
• Familiarity with various computer programs such as the MS Office suite and Salesforce database.

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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