Senior Project Officer

About the role:

As a Senior Project Officer within Safer Care Victoria's Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of statewide reform initiatives, including the Victorian Statewide Medicines Formulary. Working under the guidance of the Principal Project Manager, you will lead sub-projects and work packages that contribute to safer, more effective, and sustainable use of medicines across Victoria.

In this dynamic and evolving role, you will:

• Lead and deliver project components aligned to the Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement portfolio, applying project management, implementation science, and improvement methodologies, and drawing on evidence from literature, data analysis, and stakeholder insights to inform decision-making.
• Engage directly with external stakeholders, including clinicians, pharmacists, health services, consumers, and government representatives, to support collaborative reform efforts.
• Provide secretariat and logistical leadership for governance and advisory committees, ensuring effective coordination, documentation, and follow-up.
• Contribute to program evaluation and policy development, using data, evidence, and stakeholder insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Support the operationalisation of the Victorian Statewide Medicines Formulary, helping embed reform into practice and drive measurable improvements in safety, equity, and quality.
• Work collaboratively within a matrix team environment, contributing to shared goals and supporting cross-functional initiatives within the Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement team.
• Adapt and grow with the program, with opportunities to take on leadership of new initiatives and expand your influence across the health system.

This role is ideal for experienced project professionals with a background in healthcare, quality use of medicines, clinical governance, or system improvement, who thrive in complexity and are passionate about driving meaningful change.

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:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, public health, or health administration) and/or equivalent;
• Certified project management and/or quality improvement qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience and/or knowledge that enables an understanding of formulary decisions and Medicine and Therapeutics Committee responsibilities.
• Knowledge of medicines management processes within Victorian public hospitals and Quality Use of Medicines principles, and experience, skills and knowledge in medication safety.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare clinical governance and/or quality improvement initiatives.
• A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.

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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