Program Support Officer, South East
Our work supports six ministers, spans 12 portfolios and operates across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We also oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Department offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.
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| Department: | Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Projects |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Negotiable |
| Reference: | VG/020116 |
| Closing Date: | 03-Mar-2020 |
| Salary Range: | $68,884 - $83,640 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | 020116 Position Description - PSO SE - Dec 19.doc (Word, 162KB) |
| Contact: | Les Howard 03 9217 4100 or 0436 619 594 |
Position Details
- $68,884 - $83,640 (Plus Superannuation)
- Ongoing
- Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: Negotiable South East Region
The Program Support Officer provides operational, logistical, administrative and financial support to the Animal Health and Welfare (AHW) Unit and the South East Regional Team.
The Program Support Officer role provides pivotal assistance to the entire regional team by contributing to planning, administration and reporting on program objectives. In particular, the role supports the Regional Manager and Program Leaders (in Animal Welfare, Traceability and Product Integrity, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Disease Surveillance) to efficiently execute program objectives. This role also has responsibility for state-wide program support and works as part of a network of Program Support Officers.
According to demand, support provided to the team will include a variety of financial and administrative tasks, scheduling/coordinating and providing support for internal meetings and external stakeholder events, and maintaining documentation relating to region-wide resources and program activities.
The successful applicant will work effectively as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the unit. You will support the regional team in the delivery of projects including emergency preparedness, client requests relating to certification of livestock, and maintaining a presence in the office for general contact purposes. Other duties include maintenance of paper and electronic files, monitoring/reporting on information systems and applications, and providing timely assistance to all team staff relating to financial and human resource matters.
For a confidential discussion, please call Les Howard, Animal Health and Welfare on 03 9217 4100 or 0436 619 594.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.
For further information on the position, please see the attached position description. To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now' button below.
Applications close at midnight on 3 March 2020 and must address the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
