Senior Project Officer, Improvement

Safer Care Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Department of Health in Victoria is seeking a Senior Project Officer to deliver key improvement initiatives across the Improvement Branch. You will apply improvement science, teach and embed the model for improvement, and coordinate governance, risks, milestones, measurement and reporting to achieve better care and outcomes for Victorians.

You will work with stakeholders to monitor progress against objectives and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring the delivery aligns

Qualifications

• Previous project management experience is essential (healthcare setting highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of the Victorian health system, department processes and information systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project governance, stakeholder engagement, risks, milestones, measurement, reporting and learning activities.
• Use data and feedback to maintain momentum and adapt delivery.
• Monitor and report progress against program objectives and plans.
• Embed a continuous improvement approach to delivery.

Skills

Project management

Health system knowledge

Healthcare setting experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in health administration or related field

Job description

About the role:

The Senior Project Officer works as a member of the Improvement Branch and has responsibility for delivering projects that are designed to achieve better care and outcomes for Victorians. The Senior Project Officer will focus on the application of improvement science, including teaching and embedding the model for improvement, to deliver on the key strategic priorities of the Improvement Branch aimed at improving the safety and quality of healthcare in Victoria. The role coordinates project governance, stakeholder engagement, risks, milestones, measurement, reporting and learning activities, and uses data and feedback to maintain momentum and adapt delivery. The Senior Project Officer will work collaboratively to support the monitoring and reporting of progress against program objectives and plans, embedding a continuous improvement approach to delivery.

About us:

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 all Victorians. We’re focused on supporting Victorians to be as healthy as they can; whether through alerting them to seasonal risks like thunderstorm asthma, notifying them of contact with communicable diseases, safeguarding their drinking water, developing the best health, wellbeing and care facilities in the world, being at the forefront of mental health and wellbeing treatment or accelerating medical research. It’s all part of the way we partner with the community to help every individual lead a healthy life. 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 in fields related to health administration, medicine, nursing, midwifery, paramedic, pharmacist or allied health is desirable.
• Previous project management experience is essential (experience in a healthcare setting highly desirable).
• A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is essential.

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.

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 [emailprotected] . 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 participation in recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email [emailprotected] . Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our Privacy Policy.