THE ROLE
Senior Project Officer

The Senior Project Officer within the Office of the Deputy Secretary is responsible for working across the division and organisation to lead the successful delivery of complex projects. Reporting to the Manger of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, the Senior Project Officer will support the Deputy Secretary and the Aboriginal Self-determination and Outcomes division to meet its obligations and strategic priorities.

Working in the Office of the Deputy Secretary, the Senior Project Officer will have the responsibility to offer integrated communication and project management support to the Division, in line with the strategic priorities, initiatives and projects. The role operates within a complex and dynamic environment that requires capacity to exercise sound judgement and the ability to coordinate relevant information to ensure consistency and innovation are applied to integrated communication and engagement strategies and deliver end to end communication materials.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, briefs and project plans on complex cross-divisional issues and priorities.
• Provide authoritative, operational and strategic advice on the management of requests from the Secretary's office, ministerial offices, and key stakeholders across the department.
• Maintain confidentiality and display sound judgment when managing with sensitive information and issues to provide quality and relevant information in line with government policies.  

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. 
This is a Prioritised role - If you are a person with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. 

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.