Project Officer, Office of the Deputy Secretary

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/MHW02/MHW02

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.

About the role:

The Project Officer provides project support to the Office of the Deputy Secretary through strong organisational and workload management skills and an ability to confidently triage work as required.

The Project Officer manages the end-to-end briefing and correspondence process; quality assures correspondence and responds to enquiries from a range of internal stakeholders. The Project Officer will demonstrate discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters and also works to build a positive culture while demonstrating behaviours in line with the organisation's values. The position will provide project management support to priority projects across the Division as required.

Teamwork is a core part of the role. The Project Officer assists colleagues to navigate systems and processes and contributes to team planning and activities.

Please view position description for further information about the role.

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:

Resolves operational service delivery problems consistent with program objectives

Innovative thinking is an inherent feature of the job

Applies negotiation persuasion and motivation skills to manage staff and stakeholders

Researches and applies advanced theoretical knowledge in a specialised field to operational problem solving

Contributes expertise to a team working on complex projects

Qualification/Specialist Expertise

A sound understanding of the Victorian mental health system would be desirable.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in managing and supportingdepartmental executive functions and processes would be advantageous.

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 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 inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. 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 recruitment processes at Health, or experience any issues in applying, please feel free to email talentacquisition@health.vic.gov.au. Please note that unsolicited applications will not be replied to. If you have questions regarding the role specifically, we would advise you to reach out to the contact listed on the advertisement directly.

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Applications close Tuesday 14 July 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

30 June 2026