Project Officer – VPS4 – Fixed Term/Secondment (backfill to 31 January 2025)

What you'll do

Join our Corporate and Digital Services branch as a Project Officer, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing the Victorian Public Sector Commission's (VPSC) strategic objectives. Engage deeply within the VPSC to enhance our corporate support frameworks, applying a strategic and coordinated approach to our comprehensive work program. You will significantly contribute to our governance, risk management, and reporting protocols, positioning the VPSC to effectively deliver its strategic priorities and adapt to the evolving needs of the Victorian public sector. Your role includes fostering strong connections within the VPSC and across the service, providing vital coordination for internal and external groups and committees. Proactively drive project management and business initiatives, support critical legislative programs, and refine our reporting processes through innovative solutions like Power BI.

Who we're looking for

We welcome applications from professionals who model the Victorian public sector values

We are eager to welcome a professional who embodies the Victorian public sector values. You are flexible, collaborative, and proactive in integrating policy with practice. With a keen eye for detail and strong project management experience, you are adept at overseeing tasks from conception through to completion. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels and continuously enhance customer experiences. Experience in similar roles, coupled with a keen ability to adapt and innovate, will see you succeed in this dynamic position.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.   

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.  

We offer:  

• Flexible and hybrid work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments

How to apply

Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange jobs board.

Applications including a cover letter with your resume, outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC are to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 5 May 2024

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.