Senior Project Officer

Help improve health services for people in custody.

Lead important contract and quality improvement work.

Work on projects that make a real difference across Victoria.

Join a supportive team and help shape better services.

Ongoing, full-time role earning $116,413 - $140,849 per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior project officer, you will help oversee health contracts across Victoria's custodial system.

You will support better health outcomes through strong contract management, governance and reporting.

You will:

lead contract assurance systems and processes

manage and monitor health contracts and drive quality improvement

establish governance and reporting requirements

provide strategic advice, reports, briefings and presentations on complex matters

support service improvement projects and work with others to develop practical solutions.

About you

You should have experience in contract management, project management or both. A tertiary or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable.

You should also have:

strong contract management and project delivery skills

good data literacy and the ability to use information to support decisions

well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills

the ability to build positive relationships, support continuous improvement and contribute to an inclusive workplace.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.

If you have any further questions, feel free to email Emily Jackson at Emily.x.jackson@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Child safe statement of commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.