Senior Project Officer

• Salary: $113,022 - $136,747 (plus superannuation)
• Fixed-term position to 22 January 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

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Senior Project Officer to support the successful delivery of complex projects, products and initiatives within the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance Branch. Reporting to the Manager, Delivery, the Senior Project Officer ensures key project milestones are achieved on time, within scope, and on budget, while effectively managing risks and dependencies.

This role has a primary focus on the successful transition of the shared courseware platform (TAFE Victoria Shared Courseware Hub) to the Learning Asset Management Platform (LAMP). This transition will involve working with the Lead and other TAFEs on the establishment of the new courseware platform, the systematic transition of courseware content and processes from the old to new platform, and the decommissioning of the old platform.

In this role, you will also provide high-level analysis advice, and support to inform project delivery and decision-making. This includes preparing project documentation, such as plans, reports, and briefs, as well as engaging with internal and external stakeholders to build and deliver strong, collaborative partnerships. The Senior Project Officer demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and adaptability, consistency in alignment with organisational priorities and government objectives.

Main accountabilities:

• Develops project briefs consistent with business plan direction.
• Develops briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and will contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision.
• Provides leadership in the adaptation and application of concepts to operational matters within local work area.
• Manages cross-functional delivery within a defined service.
• Negotiates with stakeholders and peers with the object of gaining co-operation and meeting timelines for delivery of project, service or advice.
• Develops service plans and delivery standards for the area of responsibility.

The Team

The position of Senior Project Officer forms part of TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch, which sits under Skills and TAFE (S&T) group.

Skills and TAFE (S&T) group 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 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 main skills and experience:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Identifies issues in common for one or more clients or stakeholders and uses them to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Project Delivery: Translates strategies into programs or projects that enable achievement of outcomes required.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Delivers tangible business outcomes as a result of critically evaluating problems from multiple perspectives and delivering effective solutions. 
• Political and Organisational Context: Uses formal and informal influencing relationships and decision-making processes; Considers priorities and interests of various groups and key individuals. 
• Influence and Persuasion: Gains agreement to proposals and ideas; Builds support for ideas to ensure buy-in and ownership; Uses chains of indirect influence to achieve outcomes; Involves experts or other third parties to strengthen case. 
• Systems Thinking: Diagnoses trends, obstacles and opportunities in the internal and external environment that connect to own work and teamwork; Coaches others in using systems thinking to solve problems and create solutions.

Further information:

For a confidential discussion, please contact John Cross, Manager, Delivery via email john.cross@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.

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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 cover letter.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Thursday, 5^th February 2026.