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About the role:

The Senior Project Officer role contributes to the design and development of community based services across the mental health and wellbeing system. This includes redesigning existing services, designing new service models, and enabling effective implementation through policies, frameworks and guidance that support consistent, responsive and integrated service delivery.

The Senior Policy Adviser supports the delivery of priority and emerging service design initiatives within the Priority Projects team. The role contributes to progressing time-sensitive, high-priority work across the mental health and wellbeing system, with a focus on design and refinement of service models and establishes mechanisms—such as communities of practice—that enable consistent, responsive and integrated service delivery.

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:

Senior Project Officer

- A tertiary qualification in fields related to public policy, project management and/or health is desirable.
- A demonstrated record of achievement in developing policy or providing policy advice on initiatives and a sound understanding of the Victorian health system would be advantageous.

Senior Policy Officer
- A tertiary qualification in fields related to public health, public policy or health administration would be desirable.
- Significant knowledge and experience in government,



health systems and/or health service delivery would be desirable, with skills and experience in policy development and implementation.

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 robust 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 . For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see .

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Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided will be treated in line with our .

📌 Senior Project Officer, Service Design (Ongoing), Senior Policy Officer (Fixed term)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne