Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1892350
About the role:
The Senior Project Officer works as a member of the family violence reform team within the Governance Strategy and Research Branch and has responsibility for delivering high quality projects that are designed to achieve better care and outcomes for Victorians. The role will deliver projects across a portfolio of complex, cross-functional initiatives—supporting both government and clinical leaders and divisional priorities. This includes managing interdependent workstreams, facilitating strong stakeholder engagement, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable impact.
The Senior Project Officer will develop effective relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders, including across all Branches within Safer Care Victoria, strategically aligned policy and program areas of the Department of Health, Department of Families Fairness and Housing and Victorian health services.
The role reports to the Manager and will work closely with other team members to contribute to whole of government reform and ensure the implementation and delivery against the SCV Strategic Plan and 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.
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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. P lease 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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