Project Support Officer

THE ROLE

Homes Victoria is responsible for the delivery of social and affordable housing. The program includes responsibility for the development of asset strategies as well as the planning, development and delivery of new build and redevelopment infrastructure projects.

An exciting opportunity exists for one Project Officer in the Housing Outcomes and Partnerships Branch who will be responsible for providing administrative, coordination, reporting and project management support to the Manager, Community Housing Placement. This position is seeking an experienced and energetic person willing to work in a dynamic environment

You will provide a range of project support and administration services to the team, preparation and tracking of delivery outcomes across project teams, as well as tasks as required. You will act as a pivotal point of contact with internal and external stakeholders and will have proven experience dealing with a range of key stakeholders. You will work with staff within the Division as well as with the Manager to ensure that actions are followed up and completed against mandated timelines.

Are you:

• Highly organised with excellent administration, SharePoint and Excel skills?
• An experienced Project Coordinator?
• A people person with great interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
• A person who takes initiative, intuits and anticipates what's needed to get the job done?
• Able to build genuine, respectful and collaborative working relationships with a broad range of colleagues?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Effectively manage and co-ordinate processes, workflow, as well prepare and track program delivery across teams, maintain corporate information systems for records management, financial information, and ministerial correspondence as required.
• Operate as an effective branch member in a team environment and deliver quality, timely and effective customer service to managers and staff within the branch.
• Identify improvements and contribute to the development of new systems and processes in collaboration with the relevant subject matter experts across the department, to identify the most appropriate solutions.

Please open the position description to read more.

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.