Project Officer (2 x positions)

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• 2 x Ongoing positions
• 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

We're seeking 2 x Project Officers with exceptional interpersonal and communication and strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels to support the delivery of key projects. The successful applicants will effectively influence outcomes by tailoring your communication style to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

Main accountabilities:

• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level.
• ​​Prepares project scopes and briefs within broad parameters.  ​
• ​​Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data. ​
• ​​Determines operational service delivery plans based on accepted standards.​
• ​​Contributes expertise to a team working on complex projects.  ​ 
• ​​Negotiates and manages straight forward, corporate contracts and service agreements.  ​

 The Team

 This position of Project Officer forms a part of the ACFE, Pathways and Workforce branch, in the Skills and TAFE (S&T) group. Skills and TAFE (S&T) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.

The ACFE, Pathways and Workforce (APW) branch brings together practical linkages between pre-accredited learning and pathways to further training and workforce. APW works as part of the skills eco-system, working closely with the branches in S&T group and the Victorian Skills Authority, DJSIR, and across State and Commonwealth Governments.  

About You

To be successful in this role, you would need to have the following main skills and experience:

 ​​Partnering and Co-creation: Identifies and partners with users/stakeholders/experts to ensure active collaboration in the design process to understand user needs, obtain ideas, insights and input. Ensures decisions are made within agreed timeframes.  ​

• Project Delivery: Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.  ​
• ​​Stakeholder Engagement: Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.

 Further Information

 For a confidential discussion, please contact Glenn Jessop, Manager, Priority Pathways via email glenn.jessop@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. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

For Finance Roles:

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.

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 as outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 28 January 2026.