Project Officer

• Annual Salary Range: $72,751 - $88,336 per annum plus superannuation
• Tenure: Ongoing
• Employment Type:  Full Time
• Usual Work Location: South & Western Victoria (flexibility may be available)

About the Team

Transport Services is a  Group within the Department of Transport, and is responsible for  delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

Regional Transport is a Division of Transport Services, and is responsible for delivering a better transport experience connecting regional communities, businesses and visitors.

About the Opportunity

The Project Officer works closely with Project Leads and Project Managers, supporting the delivery of road and bridge improvement project.  The Project Officer supports delivery of projects on time, within budget and meeting client requirements by assisting with the assessment of progress claims and variations, monitoring and reporting on project performance, preparing contract and project documentation.

About You

As our ideal candidate you will demonstrate:

• Project Delivery (Applied) 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.
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (Foundational) Seeks resolution of problems through policy or process guidelines; Otherwise seeks guidance by providing information and ideas relevant towards resolution of problem. Understands concepts enabling improvements in critical thinking and problem solving.\
• Interpersonal Skills (Applied) Sees things from another's point of view & confirms understanding; Understand motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders and their impact on service delivery; Tailor communications according to audience and/or audience preference.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement (Foundational) Contributes ideas toward improving the effectiveness of own work area; Understands and delivers against standards of quality and effectiveness applicable to own area of work; Maintains quality in the face of time pressure
• Business & Commercial Acumen (Applied) Understands associated costs of operations and seek efficient ways of operating. Where external vendors are involved, ensure good understanding on engagement terms and hold parties involved accountable in delivering against agreement

How to Apply

Please note: This position requires the successful employee to provide evidence of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or medical evidence which confirms the individual is unable to receive a dose, or a further dose, of a COVID-19 vaccine due to a medical contraindication or an acute medical illness.

Failure to comply with this condition of employment will impact your eligibility for employment in this position with DoT.

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.

Applications close 11.59pm on 6th July 2022

Preferred applicants may be subject to pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport will be treated in the strictest confidence.