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, Funding & Commissioning Reform, plays a key role in supporting funding initiatives that align with self-determination principles and the priorities of the Victorian Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Partnership Agreement and Action Plan. The position focuses on assisting the delivery of funding investments and strengthening effective sector engagement to improve outcomes for Aboriginal communities and the broader Victorian population.

The Project Officer is also expected to work flexibly across the Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Division to support other teams and divisional priorities as required, contributing, coordinating and leading to advance whole‑of‑division objectives.

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:

Can you demonstrate the following?

- Develop and update funding or commissioning guidelines and project support within the work area under guidance.
- Interpret and apply relevant business plans, policies and frameworks to assigned responsibilities.
- Draft and develop material including the preparation of Cabinet and Cabinet related material, Ministerial and Secretary briefings and meeting papers, agendas, minutes and reports.
- Assist with contract, procurement or agreement processes in line with established guidelines.
- Contribute to the development, review and implementation of operational and strategic commissioning policy within a defined field.

Qualifications / Specialist Expertise

- A relevant tertiary qualification in a business administration or health discipline is desirable.
- Cultural Knowledge and expertise including the ability to identify emerging issues, trends and potential risks that impact upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with Aboriginal organisations and Aboriginal community.
- A strong understanding of the Victorian health system, and knowledge of the department and its operating processes and information systems is desirable.

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.

📌 Project Officer, Aboriginal Health & Wellbeing (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Melbourne