Senior Project Officer, Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement

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:

As a Senior Project Officer within Safer Care Victoria's Medicines and Pharmacy Improvement team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of statewide reform initiatives, including the Victorian Statewide Medicines Formulary. Working under the guidance of the Principal Project Manager, you will lead sub-projects and work packages that contribute to safer, more effective, and sustainable use of medicines across Victoria.

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. 

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (e.g., Pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, public health, or health administration) and/or equivalent;
• Certified project management and/or quality improvement qualifications highly regarded.
• Experience and/or knowledge that enables an understanding of formulary decisions and Medicine and Therapeutics Committee responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience in healthcare clinical governance and/or quality improvement initiatives.

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.
• A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.