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 Principal Project Officer coordinates the development and continuous improvement of strategic emergency management with a focus on quality and building divisional resilience to minimise the impact of emergencies on health services, aged care and community organisations impacted by emergencies.The Emergency Response team provides a single point of contact for the Emergency Management and Regional Public Health (EMRPH) branch and supports preparedness planning, capability development and building resilience to minimise the impacts of health emergencies. The team provides expert input into guidelines, plans and processes, and ensures the flow of communication between teams to respond to emergency events.The Emergency Response team develops effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including health service executives and senior management, and a range of program and policy areas within the department to support them with preparation and response to health system incidents.How you'll make a difference:Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:Knowledge & SkillsConceptual and Analytical Ability: Deals with concepts, ambiguity and complexity comfortably; uses analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems, has creative ideas and can project how these can link to innovations.Systems Thinking: Diagnoses trends, obstacles, and opportunities in the internal and external environment; understand the linkages between natural systems and communities to inform policy; conceptualises and defines the systems working within the organisation.Influence and Negotiation: Gains agreement to proposals and ideas; builds behind-the-scenes support for ideas to ensure buy-in and ownership; uses chains of indirect influence to achieve outcomes.Self - Management: Plans and prioritises work to ensure outcomes are achieved, resists the temptation to react immediately without taking time to think things through.Personal QualitiesDrive & Commitment: Enthusiastic and committed; demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work.Initiative and Accountability: Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; takes responsibility for own actions.Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information.Integrity: Committed to the public interest; operates in a manner that is consistent with the organisation's code of conduct.Qualifications and Specialist ExpertiseQualifications - A tertiary qualification in fields related to policy, community services, health administration, health promotion or social sciences would be desirable.Specialist Expertise - Experience in emergency management is desirable.Flexibility to adjust work arrangements to support operational response during emergencies.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.
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