• Unit: Programs Group
• Tenure: Full Time, Fixed Term (Until August 2020)
• Full Time Equivalent: 1.0 FTE
• Classification: VicHealth Grade C
• Remuneration: $70,740 (plus superannuation and other benefits)

About VicHealth

Promoting healthier, happier lives for more Victorians.

VicHealth is the champion of health for all Victorians. We work to keep people healthy, happy and well – preventing chronic disease and keeping people out of the medical system.

As a pioneer in health promotion, we work with partners to discover, implement and share solutions to the health problems facing Victorians, ultimately seeking a Victoria where everyone enjoys better health and wellbeing.

As a member of the VicHealth team you will:

• Be inspired by the potential impact your work can have on the Victorian community
• Have exposure to employee wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a team where differences are valued, encouraged and supported
• Work in a supportive, flexible and purpose driven environment.

About the role

The Project Officer, Mental Wellbeing has a close working relationship with the Mental Wellbeing team and the Programs Group and is expected to develop and nurture excellent relationships across program units and key external stakeholders, including staff in government departments and agencies.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting scoping and design work in the development of key projects and programs
• Administering contracts/grant-making and project management activities associated with delivery of projects
• Supporting activities to ensure project specific milestones and requirements are achieved
• Coordinate responses to enquiries relating to project work

Provide information and advice to members of the public and responds to general program enquiries

About You:

As the successful candidate, you will be a problem solver who commits to the team’s objective. You’ll listen, understand and adapt to your audience and have a strong ability convey ideas and information in a clear way. You’re skilled in identifying gaps in information and you’ll share information and knowledge willingly.

Additional qualifications and experience:

• Relevant qualification at Advanced Diploma level and/or strong demonstrable experience working as a project officer
• Experience working within the public health, community or government sectors preferred
• Experience designing, implementing and managing all facets of a project including resources, personnel, activities, vendors, timelines, deadlines, and materials
• Experience in completing day-to-day activities related to the project including filling out documents, forms, reports, time sheets, and other written correspondence
• The ability to structure written communications effectively to achieve its purpose, convey ideas and information in a clear way, with a strong understanding of the information needs of target audiences

Please refer to the position description attached below to view the associated qualifications and experience associated with the position.