Senior Project Officer, Compliance

• Salary: $116,413 - $140,849 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term until 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available) 

The Role

You have proven regulatory experience in managing complex projects, complemented by strong organisational and analytical skills, a strategic mindset and a track record of driving results. Outstanding stakeholder engagement abilities are essential, along with a capacity to analyse challenges, manage risks and provide sound advice underpinned by insights and evidence.

Your expertise will enhance the Local Jobs First Commissioner's high performing team to deliver measurable outcomes while your collaborative approach will foster innovation and shared success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting the delivery of government priorities and economic outcomes that create lasting benefits for the Victorian community.

Main accountabilities:

• Is a specialist in an area of their profession and relied on for advice in this field
• Initiates research and analysis within an area of expertise consistent with organisational objectives
• Undertakes complex independent scientific, technical or specialist work and analysis
• Develops service plans and delivery standards for the area of responsibility

The Team

The position of Senior Project Officer, Compliance forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.

This role is within the Local Jobs First Commissioner's office. The Local Jobs First Act commenced in August 2018 enshrining the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) the Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) and established the role of the Local Jobs First Commissioner. The Commissioner's role is to advocate on behalf of Victorian small and medium enterprises, as well as promoting the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets on government projects. The Commissioner also oversees compliance with local content and job commitments entered as part of the contractual arrangements for project delivery.

About You 

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Strategic Planning: Thinks at the whole of system level and undertakes internal and external scanning, considering wide-ranging possibilities in developing a vision for the future.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Uses understanding of clients or stakeholders' context to design and implement systems for continuous improvement within team or organisation.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Takes into account wider business context within business unit when considering options to resolve issues. Identifies recurring problems and prevents future recurrence by integrating solutions into work process.
• Project Delivery: Translates strategies into programs or projects that enable achievement of outcomes required.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Barbara Cullen – Manager, Strategy and Policy on 0427 090 577 or barbara.cullen@ecodev.vic.gov.au.

The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.

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 refer to the attached position description.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 4 June 2026.