Melbourne Health Services Project Officer — Contracts & Data

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Officer within Justice Health in Melbourne. You will support management of health service contracts, track performance and manage records to aid improvements in health services for people in custody.

You will coordinate contract tasks, prepare briefing papers, and foster strong relationships across the department to support governance and service improvements.

Qualifications

• A tertiary or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable.
• Experience in data analysis, performance monitoring, finance or governance.
• Strong data skills with Excel formulas, pivot tables and charts.
• Good problem-solving, project skills and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage key contract tasks, including meeting support, reviews and governance activities.
• Keep clear and accurate records of contracts and related work.
• Help prepare briefing papers and reports for senior staff.
• Build strong working relationships with people inside and outside the department.
• Support a positive and inclusive team and help improve team processes.

Skills

Data analysis

Performance monitoring

Project management

Clear communication

Education

Tertiary or postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

Charts

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Officer within Justice Health in Melbourne. You will support management of health service contracts, track performance and manage records to aid improvements in health services for people in custody.

You will coordinate contract tasks, prepare briefing papers, and foster strong relationships across the department to support governance and service improvements.