THE ROLE

The Project Support Officer provides administrative, coordination, reporting, and project management support to the Strategy Policy and Planning Branch.  The Strategy Policy and Planning Branch has portfolio responsibility for Social Housing Reform, Affordable Housing and Social Investment and Portfolio Strategy and Planning.    The successful candidate will provide high-quality, trustworthy, administrative and coordination support for the allocation, monitoring and approvals of products and materials across the Branch.  The role will provide support to teams within the Branch through calendar and inbox management, coordination and quality assurance of PPQs, PAEC Briefs, correspondence, meeting papers and other products.   The position regularly liaises with a wide range of stakeholders and operates with professionalism, initiative, and collaboration.

Are you:

• Passionate about providing strong administrative and customer support in a fast-paced environment?
• A strong team player with the ability to work autonomously, multi-task and provide excellent customer service?
• A great learner, who enjoys the challenge of being part of a new and growing environment?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Coordinate the allocation, monitoring, approvals and quality assurance of materials and products through Our Briefings system that are requested across the Branch including Cabinet Submissions, PPQ, PAEC, meeting briefs, correspondence and other products in a timely way.
• Provide administrative support to Directors with calendar and inbox management, procurement, payments and in the coordination of approvals.
• Support the drafting of correspondence and meeting briefs and the maintenance of our library of supporting resources to inform the consistent and accurate information provided.

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HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.