The Victorian Health Building Authority (VHBA) is responsible for the rollout of the Victorian Government's multi-billion-dollar health capital projects. We're delivering world-class health facilities across Victoria including new public hospitals and emergency care, community health services, ambulance branches, residential aged care and mental health facilities. VHBA also provides technical support across engineering, property, asset management and environmental sustainability disciplines.

The Opportunity:

The Project Officer provides comprehensive administrative and coordination support throughout the entire project lifecycle, ensuring effective execution of project plans and successful delivery of project objectives. This role involves managing project activities, documentation, and schedules, while assisting project managers with planning, monitoring progress, and facilitating communication between stakeholders.

• Provide support in the preparation and presentation of reports, governance papers, ministerial briefs, cabinet submissions on project related matters
• Maintain positive relationships with project team, consultants, and stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach

We are looking for:  

• Excellent written communication to assist with the preparation of briefs, letters, emails, reports, and minutes using clear, concise, and grammatically correct language
• Problem solving skills, someone who seeks all relevant information of the problem; coordinate the facts; liaises with stakeholders and consider workable solutions
• Attention to detail, someone who observes fine details, follows processes and templates, coordination information, presents information in a logical sequence

To learn more about the opportunity and view the full requirements please download a copy of the Position Description.   

Interested in working with VHBA?  

Please click the “Apply” button to submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.  

We don't want you to miss out! Please only apply for this position via the “Apply” button as emailed applications will not be considered.  Please note we are operating with limited staffing over the holiday period and expect some delays in communication and results for recruitment processes over that time.

Applications close 11.59pm on 8th of January 2025.  

If you require any adjustment to the recruitment and selection process or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact VHBA.recruitment@health.vic.gov.au  

Further information:  

Want to know more about VHBA? Check out our website and LinkedIn.   

VHBA is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a values-led, diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe our teams should represent the diversity of our communities in which we work, and we actively embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life.  

All prospective employees undergo a National Criminal Records Check. You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Preferred candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, police checks, reference checks, qualification checks and role related clearances.