Project Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (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

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to improving the outcomes of First Nations students and communities and self-determination for First Nations through progressing the aims of the Wurreker and Marrung strategies within the TAFE Network. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional cultural awareness, interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels to support the delivery of key projects. You will effectively influence outcomes by tailoring your communication style to meet the needs of diverse audiences.

The Project Officer will play a key role in delivering high-quality projects and initiatives related to Marrung and Wurreker within the TAFE Strategy Systems and Tertiary Governance Branch. Reporting to the Manager, Marrung, the Project Officer supports the team to ensure key project milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and on budget.

Main accountabilities:

• Prepares clear and accurate reports, briefs and correspondence on issues affecting programs, communities or the organisation.
• Prepares project scopes and briefs within broad parameters, seeking input from stakeholders and community where relevant. 
• Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing a range of data  — including quantitative, qualitative and community insights.  
• Determines operational service delivery plans based on agreed standards and reflecting culturally safe and appropriate practice.

The Team

The position of Project Officer forms a part of the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery within the Skills and TAFE (S&T)

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 Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) incorporating the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch and the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructurebranch, plays a system leadership and management role for the Victorian TAFE Network (VTN) across Victoria. 

About You

You will have the ability to work collaboratively, connecting with stakeholders, including Aboriginal communities and partners, to meet user needs, make agreed timeframes and co-design solutions. Use your innovative skills to streamline work, seeking feedback and diverse perspectives, including cultural knowledge, to support continuous improvement for the Branch.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Tracey Evans, Manager, Marrung Team on tracey.evans@ecodev.vic.gov.au and 0455 307 977.

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 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.

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 9 December 2025.