About the role: 

The Client Office provides a key interface between the delivery agency (building authority) and the Department of Health (the department) to manage concise and timely advice and clarification of project requirements, guidance on governance processes, reviews and approvals for any changes to ensure that infrastructure projects integrate into the health system and the intended benefits are realised. 

This role will support the Client Office senior leadership team to manage the overall program of projects moving through the assurance process. 

As the Project Manager, Program Assurance, you will be responsible for ensuring systems are developed and implemented that provide comprehensive and accurate advice on the status of projects. This will include providing expertise relating to system tools to support thorough record-keeping for all project documentation such as service and asset planning advice, client requirements documentation, final planning documents and change decisions.  

A key requirement of the role will be providing specialist technical systems engineering advice to a broad range of stakeholders and contributing to continuous improvement in assurance processes and practices within the System Planning Division. 

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:

With the significant number of health infrastructure projects in development or delivery, a strong client side interface to represent the client requirements and interests is required. This ensures that as projects evolve they remain focused on delivering benefits to the health system as originally intended in line with clinical and broader health system priorities identified. 

You will: 

• Be a high performing individual with strong systems engineering, network assurance, policy development and communication skills 
• Have highly developed written communication and computer literacy skills to continue the development of the assurance frameworks and support the development of key assurance documentation. 
• Have a keen interest in developing, implementing and maintaining systems and documentation which will support the Client Office to meet its objectives. 
• Be a great communicator, to share your expertise with many different audiences

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate 

• Proven experience with systems engineering, requirements development and /or outcomes definition for infrastructure projects. 
• Systems thinking and an understanding of the broader health system and context within which projects are delivered.   
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with people at all levels, forging useful partnerships with people across business areas, promote consensus through diplomatic handling of different opinions. 

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.

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