About The Role
The Principal Project Officer is a key role within the Office of the Chief Psychiatrist (OCP) and supports the provision of high quality and responsive public mental health services. The position undertakes a range of time-limited strategic projects and provides advice on government processes and procedures.
The position provides project support to the Manager, Strategy Policy and Operations within the OCP and works closely with the Principal Project Adviser. The role includes responsibility for managing specific projects. This includes supporting the OCP to respond to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System, and implementation of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2026.
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
Design and develop the delivery of objectives that impact service delivery and meet state-wide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.
Manage and oversee the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
Researching, preparing and executing project business cases and plans within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
Preparing and presenting quality reports and work briefings in accordance with the department's project management processes.
Evaluating tender bids and participating in liaison and negotiation associated with tender processes.
Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
Identify emerging issues, risk and trends impacting on the successful achievement of key business objectives and imperatives and provide high quality business intelligence and sound recommendations based on comprehensive research and investigations.
Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
Support the Manager, Strategy, Policy and Operations to effectively deliver operations of the Office and work with the Principal Project Adviser to set and achieve key performance indicators and standards.
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 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
[email protected]. For more information on our commitment to inclusion and diversity see inclusion and diversity at the Department of Health.
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-1+. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy.
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for employees who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through the JSE.
