Senior Project Officer

The Commission is an independent statutory body that promotes improvement in policies and practices affecting the safety and wellbeing of Victorian children and young people. It has a particular focus on vulnerable children and young people. The Commission is also the regulator for the Child Safe Standards and the Reportable Conduct Scheme. The Commission is committed to diversity and strongly encourages people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, LGBTI+ people and people with disabilities.
Job Details
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Department: Commission for Children and Young People
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Projects
Classification: VPSG5
Work Location: Melbourne - CBD
Reference: VG/1908573
Closing Date: 25-Feb-2026
Salary Range: $113,022 - $136,747
Job Duration: N/A
Attachments: Position Description - Senior Project Officer VPS 5 - 12 months.pdf (PDF, 99KB)


Contact: Emily Sanders, Director
emily.k.sanders@ccyp.vic.gov.au

Position Details

Working with operational, policy and strategy staff, the Senior Project Officer will support the implementation of updates to operational and administrative processes, templates and procedures to reflect changes in the Reportable Conduct Scheme (the Scheme).

The Scheme seeks to improve how organisations identify and respond to allegations of child abuse and misconduct. Reporting to the Director Reportable Conduct Scheme, and collaborating with Managers in the branch, the Senior Project Officer supports operational business process and continuous improvement initiatives.

Multiple roles have been advertised for the Reportable Conduct Scheme. Please check other advertised roles to identify those that are the best fit for your skills and experience.

In this role you will:

  • Develop operational policies, procedures and business process changes for teams.
  • Plan, coordinate and deliver continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
  • Undertake effective analysis, interpret legislation and policy, and develop operational frameworks
  • Prepare complex reports that assist with the monitoring of operations.
  • Work closely and collaborate with staff from across the organisation, as well as external stakeholders

As our ideal candidate, you will:

  • Possess sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Have well developed verbal and written communication skills.
  • Be able to manage a range of competing priorities and work independently and as part of a team.
  • Have experience in a regulatory environment and/or in an organisation or area related to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
  • Be empathetic and able to work in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

Please include a resume and covering letter.

There will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond. There is no need to respond to the selection criteria itself.

Please note that the Victorian Government has announced that the Reportable Conduct and Child Safe Standards functions will transfer from the Commission to the Social Services Regulator.  Whilst recruitment to this role will commence at the Commission, this role will commence at the Social Services Regulator.

Applications close at 11:59PM on 25 February 2026.

 


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