Project Officer

Make a difference to health services for people in prison and youth custody.Use your project skills to support better health care across Victoria.Enjoy varied work across contracts, data and service improvements.Build your skills while helping improve health services for people in custody.Fixed-term (until 1 January 2028), full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.

About us. Justice Health is part of the Corrections and Justice Services (CJS) group in the Department of Justice and Community Safety and supports the Minister for Corrections. CJS also comprises Corrections Victoria; Policy, Strategy and Service Design; Group Services and Coordination; and Justice Services (which includes Community Correctional Services and other justice programs).

CJS plays an integral role in developing safer and more resilient communities and in delivering a trusted justice and community safety system.What you will do. As a Project Officer, you will support the management of health service contracts.You will help track performance, manage records and support projects. Your work will help improve health services for people in custody.

You will:manage key contract tasks, including meeting support, reviews and governance activitieskeep clear and accurate records of contracts and related workhelp prepare briefing papers and reports for senior staffbuild strong working relationships with people inside and outside the departmentsupport a positive and inclusive team and help improve how the team works.

About youA tertiary or postgraduate qualification in a relevant field is highly desirable. You will also have experience in data analysis, performance monitoring, finance or governance. Experience with business improvement work is also valued.You should also have:strong data skills, including advanced Excel formulas, pivot tables and chartsgood problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisionsproject skills to plan tasks, track progress and meet deadlinesclear communication skills, with the ability to listen and work well with others.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Emily Jackson at [email protected] and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

How to apply. Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Child safe statement of commitment. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.