Project Officer (2 x positions)

• Salary: 97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing position
• Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available)

The Role

We're looking for two motivated and detail-oriented Project Officers with high-level advice, analysis, and support to inform project delivery and decision-making. The ideal applicants will be preparing detailed project documentation, such as plans, reports, and briefs, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders to build strong, collaborative partnerships.

The Project Officers will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, ensuring alignment with branch priorities and government objectives. The position also requires a collaborative and results-driven approach to ensure projects are delivered effectively, on time, and with measurable impact.

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

The positions of Project Officer will work within ACFE, Pathways and Workforce Branch and sit within the Skills and TAFE 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.

Working in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), S&T provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce.

S&T supports lifelong learning and inclusive education through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Learn Local network, helping adult learners progress into further study or work. S&T collaborates across government, industry, education providers, and communities to deliver skills-focused solutions that improve workforce outcomes and enable businesses to access a skilled workforce. S&T works with universities and collaborates with other Australian jurisdictions to advance national training and higher education reforms, drive innovation, and ensure consistent quality across a joined up tertiary system

About You

To be successful in this role you will have the following 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. 
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Seeks opportunities for continuous improvement and ways to innovate; Creates space for learning and innovation by seeking for input and feedback from others. 
• 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. 
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: If required, determines additional information needed to make informed decisions. Applies critical thinking and problem-solving concepts in the right context. 
• Influence and Persuasion: Consistently adapts the content, style, message or tone of a presentation to suit the audience and plans how to tackle objections; Applies own ideas by linking them to others' values, needs and goals. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Simon Lindsay, Director, Pathways and Workforce via email simon.lindsay@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.

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 outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Monday, 8^th December 2025