Project Officer

• Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: until 30 June 2027
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Project Officer requires a strong problem-solving and analytical mindset coupled with well-developed communication skills to produce meaningful insights that are easily understood for sport and active recreation sector stakeholders.

Main accountabilities:

• Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data
• Defines the appropriate methodology in the analysis of policy or research options
• Researches and develops recommendations in a specific field of expertise 
• Negotiates and manages straight forward, corporate contracts and service agreements 

The Team

The position of Project Officer forms a part of the Community Sport and Recreation branch within the Sport and Experience Economy group.

Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) Group delivers programs and initiatives to support positive experiences and a sense of belonging through sport, tourism, events and outdoor recreation.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• 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. 
• Policy Design and Development: Determines relevant data and evidence gathering approach; Conducts critical analysis on data and evidence collected. 
• 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. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Emma Jackson, Policy Manager on 0437 007 135 or emma.jackson@sport.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.

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 10 June 2026.