Senior Program Officer, Maternal and Child Health and Early Parenting UnitJob posted: 28/10/2024The 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 Senior Program Officer position will play a key role in leading on the delivery of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) and Early Parenting Centre (EPC) program management functions, program priorities and strategic projects.This includes high-level stakeholder and partnership management, strategic project planning and delivery, managing complex end-to-end procurement processes and ongoing contract management, overseeing effective end-to-end resource planning and management, developing workforce and professional development initiatives, leading on service management performance and monitoring, preparing complex budget, data and analytic reports, identifying and delivering policy, service and/or system improvements, and leading on complex and high-quality written materials.The role requires outstanding written, stakeholder management, influence and policy development, program management and strategic project delivery capability, including in the areas of contract and procurement management, budget management and reporting.The role will work collaboratively across the Unit, the Division and Department and with external stakeholders to deliver program and system improvements to underpin a strong, responsive and high-quality MCH and EPC service system.How you'll make a difference:Manage the full life-cycle of programs to meet departmental objectives including leading programs or sub-programs to ensure successful delivery within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.Monitor and evaluate programs to ensure departmental objectives are met.Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports on complex matters.Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.Identify and escalate emerging issues and areas of risk for government, department and the community.Coordinate and develop complex briefing products relating to the division's work program and health system pressures for Cabinet, Ministerial, senior departmental executive and executive sector stakeholders.Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:A tertiary qualification in fields related to public health, public policy/administration, health administration or business management is desirable.Previous program management experience is highly 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 & 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.Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of 3 vaccinations (including booster) against COVID-19.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.Job type:Full timeJob classification:VPSG5Contact:
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