About the role: 

This position will provide administrative support to the Asset Planning unit in the delivery of departmental objectives. 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.

The position will collaborate closely with the wider functional branches of the Victorian Department of Health, central government agencies and publicly funded health services across Victoria. 

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:

Are you:

• A team player: who cooperates and works well with others in pursuit of team goals, who collaborates and shares information, with good communication skills, ensuring timely completion of tasks.
• Well organised: experienced in project and administrative work and able to plan and prioritise work to ensure outcomes are achieved?
• Able to ensure quality of written communications and that the content achieves their purpose, using appropriate style and formats.
• Undertake administrative and project work to support the Asset Planning team in its initiatives relating to health infrastructure planning.
• 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.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

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.

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