About the role: 

Are you:

• A team player: cooperative and work well with others in pursuit of team goals, who collaborates and shares information, with good communication skills, ensuring timely delivery of projects?
• Well organised: experienced in project and administrative work an able to plan and prioritise work to ensure outcomes are achieved?
• A good communicator: who produces concise, easy to read, letters, briefs and reports attending to the detail both in content and the application of the organisation style guide.

This role will be responsible for assisting and supporting the delivery of projects that will uplift the maturity of asset management practices of the Department and Health Services. Attention to detail and teamwork underpins success in this role as well as demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively. The role provides wide-ranging administrative, secretariat, and support functions. Project support activities include project, contract and procurement administration tasks, communications and stakeholder liaison and data processing, analysis and reporting.
This position will work closely with and collaborate with project teams, consultants and Health Services to assist in systematically analysing the accuracy of collected data and the suitability of project deliverables.

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:

• Undertake administrative and project work to support the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including project development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist in providing advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to issues based on research.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and ongoing consultation, communication and collaboration to facilitate a partnership approach.
• Assist in the monitoring and reporting of high priority issues, risks and trends andsupport the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions.
• Prepares briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; edits written communications to ensure they
  contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs; ensures appropriate style and formats are used.

Qualifications/Specialist Expertise:

• Experience with administration and/or supporting project management activities is essential.
• Experience with asset management is well regarded
• An understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is well regarded.

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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

If you have any queries in relation to recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.  

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