Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/EHEALTH/764830
About the role:
This position is a Full-time, Fixed-Term role until 31 December 2027.
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery of digital and technology projects within Health Technology Services, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and aligned with departmental priorities and governance requirements.
Operating within a shared services environment supporting Victoria's public health sector, the role manages complex project delivery activities across infrastructure, cloud and application domains. The Senior Project Manager works closely with internal delivery teams, health service stakeholders and external vendors to plan, execute and transition projects into operational support in a controlled and sustainable manner.
The role applies contemporary project management practices to manage risk, dependencies and stakeholder expectations, and contributes to continuous improvement of project delivery approaches across HTS.
Please view position description for further information about the role.
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:
Qualification/Specialist Expertise
Tertiary qualification in information technology, business, project management or a related discipline.
Project management certification (for example, PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent).
Mandatory:
Desirable:
What we offer:
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 [email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
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