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About the Position 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 thefuture. We also lead the Victorian Government's response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Working with our partners, we oversee '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 toall Victorians. All can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds anddifferences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services. POSITION SUMMARY: The Principal Functional Consultant role is responsible for understanding their allocated business units' forward strategy, business model and systems supporting their business operations. They are also accountable to guide process design, system design, implementation for new system, enhancements and defect resolution. The Principal Functional Consultant works closely with agile teams ensuring that the business objectives are achieved, and benefits realised. The role will also be called upon to perform project management or analytical roles where required. Accountabilities: Understand your business units' forward strategy, business model and systems supporting their business operations; also accountable to guide process design, system design, implementation for new system, enhancements and defect resolution. Provide innovative advice to stakeholders in relation to functional requirements and design opportunities including cross program implications. Lead identification and realisation of benefits through strategy, design and build improvements in the effectiveness, productivity and efficiency of the department's technology-enabled operations through more integrated processes, streamlined workflows and contemporary systems and tools. Works closely with teams ensuring that the business objectives are achieved and benefits realised. Will be called upon to perform project management or analytical roles where required. Plan, lead and facilitate workshops with relevant stakeholders to define the business problem, efficiency gain or improved customer opportunity. Maintain knowledge of and leverage emerging technologies that will improve resource efficiency, quality of service or improved outcomes for Victorian citizens. Provide advice on improvement opportunities and system design options to meet the needs of system users and program areas; adding value to current and future service delivery. Lead the team's adherence to the government, IDS and SSU's strategies, policies and methodologies (e.g. PDM). Create a culture of innovation and continuous improvement which is reflected in system solutions, platforms / infrastructure and program delivery. Maintain knowledge of new and evolving technologies and work closely with the Solutions, Enablement & QA team to ensure solutions meet approved application and enterprise architecture. Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements. Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures. 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. 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. 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. 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