Project Officer, Office of the CEO

About this role

About the role: 

The Project Officer supports the CEO, Deputy CEO and Office of the CEO team on divisional and departmental priority projects. The Project Officer is part of a small team working collaboratively across a range of areas including administration, coordination of executive and ministerial matters, briefings and meetings, advisory, communications and events, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes, and reporting.

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. 

How you'll make a difference:

Are you:

• Highly organised and able to prioritise and manage multiple interrelated tasks, with tight deadlines?
• Able to work with minimal supervision, have high attention to detail, solve problems, be flexible and take initiative?
• An excellent communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to work?

The role is a key coordination link between the Office of the CEO and the Office of the Secretary, other departmental divisions and Ministerial Offices.

The role requires a highly organised and methodical individual with a communicative and collaborative approach, initiative and the ability to work with minimal supervision, so as to ensure that deadlines are met, and a high standard of work is achieved.

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Planning and organising skills: Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal; identifies more and less critical activities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required; develops and implements systems and procedures to guide work and track progress; recognises barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them. 
• Project management skills: Consults, liaises with and influences key stakeholders; produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified; monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues; ensures project objectives are met.
• Knowledge of the department and its operating practices as well as government processes and information systems would be advantageous.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 

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.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence in line with our Privacy Policy. 

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