Senior Project Officer

Safer Care Victoria was established in January 2017 to ensure our health services are providing safe, high-quality care to patients: every time, everywhere. As well as monitoring the standards of care provided, Safer Care Victoria is partnering with patients, clinicians and health service managers to support the continuous improvement of health care.

About the role:

• The Senior Project Officer in the Response & Development team will support SCV to design and deliver evidence-based, best practice organisational development and change interventions (e.g., projects, sector and consumer consultations and partnerships) to respond to emerging system safety issues to prevent harm and ensure high-quality, reliable, and person-centred care.

• The successful candidate will have expertise in organisational change and development and its application in the healthcare context.

• The Response & Development team in the Clinical Governance, Culture, & Capability Program is responsible for ensuring expert response to complex patient safety and clinical governance risks and issues, and leading organisational change and development interventions to reduce and prevent harm.

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.

How you'll make a difference:

• Lead evidence-based, best practice organisational development and change interventions (e.g., projects, sector and consumer consultations and partnerships) to respond to emerging system safety issues to prevent harm and ensure high-quality, reliable, and person-centred care.

• Strong critical analysis and reporting skills, high attention to detail, excellent writing skills and experience in managing stakeholder relationships.

• Proven ability to manage projects, promote teamwork and contribute positively to a team environment.

• Demonstrated experience with all aspects of project coordination.

• Demonstrate high level of awareness of own strengths and areas needing development.

• Highly developed skills in planning and managing risks and ensures the use of honest, transparent and appropriate purchasing processes.

• Ability to prepare complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language and ensures that appropriate style and formats are used.

• Excellent and professional customer service manner and presentation.

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website.

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

How to apply:

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and high