Senior Project Manager

About this role

Please note that this opportunity is only available to existing Departmental staff at your substantive classification level. 

Please note this advertisement is for two fixed-term roles, each running until 31 December 2027.

About the role: 

The Senior Project Manager, Health Technology Services (HTS) provides effective management and oversees all aspects for the end-to-end delivery of ICT digital health projects within the Department of Health, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and compliance with Department and Victorian Government frameworks. This role reports into the Program Manager, Health Technology Services.The Senior Project Manager has responsibility for the delivery of various ICT projects for hosted solutions across the Victorian Public Health Services (VPHS), managing the full project lifecycle from initial planning through deployment and operational handover to ongoing support teams. The position collaborates with various internal teams, health sector senior stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver high-quality technology digital solutions that support health service delivery 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:

• A tertiary qualification with a significant ICT component, or an equivalent discipline, is desirable but not mandatory.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years ICT project management experience, preferably in both infrastructure and application delivery projects.
• Experience either within the Victorian Public Service or within the Victorian Public Health Sector.
• Must have experience managing delivery of strategies for complex ICT applications, including management of an external vendors in delivery of such strategies.

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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