Project Officer - Compliance

About this role

The Project Officer - Compliance is part of the Water Compliance and Market Reform Team which is responsible for the coordination and oversight of Victoria's water resource compliance and enforcement activities. Our role ensures fair access to water resources and confidence in the water entitlement framework.

In this position you will work with water corporations, government, and water industry stakeholders to continue building best practice water regulation. Your work will support a rigorous monitoring and reporting framework for ongoing oversight of water corporation compliance and enforcement functions.

This role requires a self-motivated and organised thinker with proven experience working within and across organisations to develop shared solutions to policy or regulatory challenges. Experience in project delivery will be an asset in this role.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Qualifications and/or experience in the following areas would be highly regarded: regulation and governance; project management; reporting and communicating information; Power BI.

This is a fixed term position available until 28^th November 2025. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 9^th February 2025.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.  

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.