This is a 0.4 FTE Part Time, Fixed Term position until 30 June 2027

• Want to join a dynamic team and make a difference?
• Are you self-motivated, have an eye for detail with excellent organisation, planning and interpersonal skills?
• Do you have demonstrated experience supporting the delivery of complex projects?

About the Role

The Part Time Project Officer provides project management support, responds to stakeholder queries, supports delivery of training and secretariat support for the implementation of Child Link.

This position will also work collaboratively across teams in the Victorian Child Information Sharing Branch of the Child Safety Division and the broader Department to ensure work is aligned and to create a positive and productive work culture.

Please note that successful applicant is required to apply for a Working with Children Check prior to commencement in the role and is required to meet the cost of this check.

Attributes

To be successful, you will have strong stakeholder management skills, communications skills and project management experience in preparing a range of project monitoring documentation, progress reports and briefings. An understanding of the Information Sharing and MARAM reforms and Child Link, is also highly relevant.

Key areas of focus:

• preparing regular project reporting documentation and communications
• keeping accurate records of key decisions/advice and project tracking
• maintain and update communcations to stakeholders
• responding to stakeholder queries across the Child Link inbox
• data collection and reporting relating to stakeholder engagement
• provide support for training and practice improvement resources
• support the Manager with any other tasks as required

About the Group

The Child Safety Division sits within Early Childhood Education group. The division leads a range of child safety initiatives, including the Child Information Sharing Scheme and Child Link, to promote child wellbeing and safety. The division contributes to onboarding and change management activities for the early childhood system reforms.

How to Apply

Please send current resume and a response to the key selection criteria relating this to the Disabilities Coordinator position.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au.

For further information about the role, please contact Liz Carmody, A/Manager, Child Link Operational Support on 7022 0203 or via email Elizabeth.carmody@education.vic.gov.au.

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 14 December 2025.