Project Officer - Business Support and Development

Permanent Part Time - 32 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

EBA: Health and Allied Health, Managers and Administrative workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise

Agreement 2021-2025

Classification: HS5

Hourly Rate: $46.9921 plus 11.5% Superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 5 January 2025

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 13 January 2025

About us:

Located in bustling Hamilton, at Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you! Discover more about our region - Visit Hamilton

You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and proactive Project Officer to join our health service to support the successful delivery of several key projects across the organisation. You will demonstrate expertise in project management, communication, time management, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail

You will be required to assist in the development and implementation of health service projects, ensuring alignment with the health services strategic plan. Maintain project schedules and track progress to ensure deadlines are met. The ideal candidate must be able to Coordinate project activities, timelines, and resources to ensure smooth execution of delegated projects.

The candidate will possess excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks.

About You:

Selection Criteria

Experience in a similar role, particularly in managing executive level tasks
Health Care Knowledge: familiarity with the healthcare industry or sector is advantageous
Relevant Qualifications: A qualification in Project management, business administration, office management or a related field is beneficial but not essential
Demonstrate the ability to proactively manage relationships. Strong skills in interacting with internal and external stakeholders professionally and courteously
Manage sensitive information with the utmost discretion and confidentiality
Display professional customer service qualities - Be attentive, empathetic, proactive, patient and polite
Work independently with minimal supervision. Must have a high level of detail and be experienced in producing executive level documentation for internal and external customers
Demonstrate a high level of competence and computing skills across a range of software programs including M365, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Powerpoint.

What we can offer you:

External professional development funding after 12 months
Internal training and development opportunities to support professional and personal growth.
Enterprise Bargaining Agreement Based remuneration.
Generous Salary packaging options ($9010) including meals and entertainment ($2650.00), novated vehicle leasing
Free on-site car parking
Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts.
Excellent employment conditions and staff health and wellbeing supportive culture
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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The successful candidate must have or obtain a National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check Clearance, Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme check, and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. All employees must comply with WDHS vaccination requirements. WDHS is a smoke-free workplace.

Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.

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Project Officer- Business Support and Development