2 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Other / Until 31 December 2024
Organisation: Department of Health
Salary: $51,353 - $54,514
Occupation: Medical and Nursing
Reference: VG/DH/RRIL/1748199
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 Victorians into the future. We also lead the Victorian Government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with our partners, we oversee Victoria's health system including mental health, ageing and aged care and preventive health. 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. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services.
Role purpose
Safer Prescribing Team
Pharmacy Student Interns assigned to the Safer Prescribing Team provide administrative support on processing and assessing Schedule 8 treatment permit applications, notifications and provide various project support including SafeScript projects.
Health Practitioner Compliance Monitoring Unit
Pharmacy Student Interns assigned to the Health Practitioner Compliance Monitoring Unit provide administrative and operational support in the investigation of and intervention in unlawful or unsafe practitioner conduct. They also contribute to general compliance and education projects.
Operating at value range 1, you will:
Currently completing third year pharmacy degree, to commence fourth year pharmacy degree in 2024.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. As it is an essential element of any role within the department that employees be able to attend work onsite and to do so safely, employees are required to be up-to-date with their vaccinations against COVID-19 as a condition of their employment. This requirement applies unless they have a medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID -19. Therefore, the department will ask any prospective employee, who has been identified as the preferred candidate for a role within the department, to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status prior to any offer of employment being made. If a prospective employee has a relevant medical condition which means they cannot be vaccinated against COVID-19, they should contact the department to discuss their individual circumstances.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are encouraged to apply online, submitting a cover letter and a current resume. For this position, you are not required to address each of the key selection criteria in a separate written document.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Victorian Public Sector employees and other JSE-eligible applicants will receive priority consideration for this role and are encouraged to apply directly via the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE).
For further information please visit the Department of Health. Click 'Apply Now' to submit your interest in this position.
Other / Until 31 December 2024
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