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Form of workLocation: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / Ongoing
Organisation: Department of Health
Salary: $91,418 - $103,725
Occupation: Projects
Reference: VG/DH/CS/1709074
The Department of Health plays a critical role in the Victorian health system and is responsible for shaping it to meet the health needs of Victorians into the future. We also lead the Victorian Government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with our partners, we oversee Victoria's health system including mental health, ageing and aged care and preventive health. 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. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Project Officer will support a range of projects from approval to successful implementation and handover. The Project Officer provides coordination and support to team(s) delivering projects.
The role includes budget and cash flow management, reporting, quality assurance and risk management, and liaises closely with stakeholders and steering committees.
Accountabilities
Provide support to project teams to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, on budget, high quality and meets customer expectations.
Maintain a basic understanding of the department and its business strategies and provide input on the delivery of digital solutions that support the business needs.
Support the team's adherence to government, IDS and Solutions Delivery Unit's strategies, policies and methodologies (e.g. PDM).
Support the resolution of emerging issues, risk and trends impacting on the successful achievement of key business objectives and imperatives and provide high quality business intelligence and sound recommendations based on comprehensive research and investigations.
Execute quality acceptance criteria, oversee quality control throughout the life cycle and ensure the deliverables meet the business objectives, design specifications and quality standards.
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.
Technical Expertise
Proven experience and in a complex ICT infrastructure and application environment.
Proven experience supporting multiple concurrent projects across a diverse portfolio of business areas.
Proven experience in reporting to executive project boards and sponsors.
Working understanding and experience with ICT project delivery methodologies including waterfall and Agile SCRUM
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
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