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.

• Join the supportive DH team as Principal Project Manager for Finance & Materials Information System!
• Parental Leave Cover - 12 Months Fixed Term until 30/04/2025
• Melbourne CBD/Hybrid + VPS6 Salary + Access to more VPS career opportunies

About the role: 

The Principal Project Managers oversee and manage a range of multi-disciplinary consultancies involved in design, documentation, and project delivery. The role involves management of project delivery, including procurement processes, budget and cash flow management, reporting and risk management.
Reporting to the Senior Principal Project Manager, Health Technology Services, this role is key to the deployment of projects that support systems and services provided to the Victorian Public Health Sector.
The focus area for this role is the Finance & Materials Information System (FMIS). FMIS is used by health services to automate business processes and is delivered using Oracle's E-Business suite. It supports:

Finance - General Ledger, Payables, Receivables, Cash Management, Cash Receipting, Fixed Assets
Procurement - Purchasing and iProcurement
Supply Chain - Order Management, Inventory Management
Business Intelligence – Oracle Analytics Cloud Service
Integration with warehouse robotics - Oracle Integration Cloud

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. 

How you'll make a difference:

• Managing & Overseeing the full life cycle of projects to meet objectives
• Providing clear communication & regular status updates to stakeholders to keep all parties well informed of status of the projects
• Assisting in providing advice to stakeholders and the preparation and presentation of reports, memorandums, ministerial briefs and agency submissions on a range of matters
• Working with multiple internal & external stakeholders to establish and build strong relationships
• Contributing to the management of vendor contracts, ensuring outcomes and deliverables are met
• Documenting procedures and processes to support the operations of Health Technology Services as required
• Overseeing, monitoring, or delivering projects to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines

Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Great attention to details and ability to resourcefully work with deadlines and commitments
• Knowledge & experience in government procurement, finance and contract management procedures and processes
• Knowledge & experience in the delivery of a program of works including infrastructure and applications within a complex ICT environment to business users
• Experience in managing multiple projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects within resourcing, timeline, and budget parameters

To learn more please click ‘Apply' to view the Position Description on the Careers.vic website. 

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 disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion here.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our Privacy Policy. 

The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.