Project Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the special measures provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC)

We have some exciting transformational opportunities to join a whole of government reform effort to make a real difference to how people who are intoxicated in public are supported with their needs in a health-led approach.

The Victorian Government has committed to decriminalise public drunkenness and replace the current criminal justice approach to public intoxication with a health-based response. The new health model is being developed, informed by trials in 2022.  

This reform is being led in partnership with Aboriginal communities who have advocated for this reform for decades. The successful candidates will play key leadership roles in the delivery of this historic reform. Roles available include overseeing governance, system design, service commissioning and embedding Aboriginal-led models and cultural safety across the service system. The roles may also have opportunities to work on other transformational system reforms in the alcohol and other drugs portfolio.

• Committed to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Victoria?
• Passionate about transformational reform to support health-led approaches to alcohol and other drug use in the community?
• Experienced at building and maintaining partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders and communities? 

• Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:

(a)    Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and inputs.

(b)    Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.

(c)    Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.

• Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
• Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
• Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate how the actions and outcomes of this role and work unit impact clients and the department's ability to deliver, or facilitate the delivery of, effective support and services.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. As it is an essential element of any role within the department that employees be able to attend work onsite and to do so safely, employees are required to be up-to-date with their vaccinations against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. This requirement applies unless they have a medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID -19. Therefore, the department will ask any prospective employee, who has been identified as the preferred candidate for a role within the department, to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to any offer of employment being made. If a prospective employee has a relevant medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, they should contact the department to discuss their individual circumstances.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume.

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through https://www.vic.gov.au/jobs-and-skills-exchange rather than via external advertisement.

For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

For further information please visit the Department of Health 

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest in this position.