Project Support Officer
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| Department: | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions |
| Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
| Job Function: | Projects |
| Classification: | VPSG3 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/101658 |
| Closing Date: | 02-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $79,122 - $96,073 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | PD_ST OTCD TSSTG 101658 - Designated First Peoples Project Support Officer VPS3.docx (Word, 1.09MB) Job Specification |
| Contact: | Tracey Evans tracey.evans@ecodev.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Project Support Officer
Salary: $79,122 – $96,073 plus superannuation
Classification: VPS-3
Tenure: Ongoing
Hours: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
ONLY ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION OF S12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT (VIC).
The Role
We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Project Support Officer to support the successful delivery of key projects and initiatives within the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance Branch. Reporting to the Senior Project Officer, Marrung, you will coordinate project activities, provide administrative support, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure key milestones are achieved. You will contribute to a positive team environment, demonstrate initiative, and help drive outcomes that align with organisational objectives.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepare briefs and reports on sensitive issues for consideration by others.
- Exercise professional judgment in applying rules and guidelines to project activities.
- Conduct field or desk-top studies as part of a project team.
- Initiate improvements to procedures and workflows within the work area.
- Use persuasion, advocacy, negotiation, and motivation skills to engage clients, providers, staff, peers, and managers.
- Support the delivery of projects of defined scope under direction, monitoring progress and taking corrective action when required.
About the Team
The Project Support Officer role sits within the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch of OTCD. This branch leads system-wide initiatives across the Victorian TAFE Network, driving innovation, improving quality and efficiency, and supporting strategic engagement with TAFEs, government, and industry. The branch also oversees the Marrung Education Plan, Wurreker Strategy, First Nations languages, and key governance functions for the tertiary sector.
About You
You are detail-oriented, flexible, and solutions-focused, with strong organisational and time-management skills. You thrive in dynamic environments, can manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Your ability to work collaboratively, embrace challenges creatively, and contribute to process improvements will be key to your success. A background in project or program delivery, along with a relevant bachelor's degree or Certificate IV in Business/Business Administration, is desirable.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tracey Evans at tracey.evans@ecodev.vic.gov.au
How to Apply
Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close: 11:59pm on 2 February 2026
For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed by emailing firstpeoples.workforce@ecodev.vic.gov.au.
