Project Officer, Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing

Victorian Department of Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

The Victorian Department of Health invites applications for a Project Officer, Funding & Commissioning Reform. The role supports funding investments aligned with self-determination principles and Aboriginal health priorities, working across the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Division to advance division objectives.

Key duties include developing guidelines, interpreting policies, drafting cabinet/briefing materials, and assisting with contract or procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Cultural knowledge and expertise including the ability to identify emerging issues, trends and potential risks that impact upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal community.
• A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update funding or commissioning guidelines and project support within the work area under guidance.
• Interpret and apply relevant business plans, policies and frameworks to assigned responsibilities.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Assist with contract, procurement or agreement processes in line with established guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of operational and strategic commissioning policy within a defined field.

Skills

Cultural knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Policy interpretation

Drafting materials

Contract/ procurement understanding

Education

Tertiary qualification in business administration or health

Job description

About the role

The Project Officer, Funding & Commissioning Reform, plays a key role in supporting funding initiatives that align with self-determination principles and the priorities of the Victorian Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement and Action Plan. The position focuses on assisting the delivery of funding investments and strengthening effective sector engagement to improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities and the broader Victorian population. The Project Officer is also expected to work flexibly across the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Division to support other teams and divisional priorities as required, contributing, coordinating and leading to advance whole‑of‑division objectives.

• Develop and update funding or commissioning guidelines and project support within the work area under guidance.
• Interpret and apply relevant business plans, policies and frameworks to assigned responsibilities.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Assist with contract, procurement or agreement processes in line with established guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of operational and strategic commissioning policy within a defined field.

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

• Develop and update funding or commissioning guidelines and project support within the work area under guidance.
• Interpret and apply relevant business plans, policies and frameworks to assigned responsibilities.
• Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
• Assist with contract, procurement or agreement processes in line with established guidelines.
• Contribute to the development, review and implementation of operational and strategic commissioning policy within a defined field.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

• A relevant tertiary qualification in a business administration or health discipline is desirable.
• Cultural Knowledge and expertise including the ability to identify emerging issues, trends and potential risks that impact upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal community.
• A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.

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.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.

Inclusive Workplace

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 [e-mail].

For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.

Additional Information

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks.

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