Project Officer - Business and Major Events

Job Description

Project Officer - Business and Major Events Job posted: 30/01/2025 Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Occupation: Communications, Marketing and Media Reference: VG/025799A The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards. The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. Fixed term: 30 June 2025 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role DJSIR is seeking to appoint a Project Officer within the Tourism and Events Branch to manage the Business Events Program and assist with the administration of the Major Events Program. Working within a small team, the Project Officer will report to the Manager, Events and is required to manage a number of responsibilities in a high-pressure environment. Key activities include: Working closely with external stakeholders to secure high value business events for Victoria. Drafting major event cabinet submissions and ministerial briefs. Managing grant agreements and undertaking a range of administrative, project and policy delivery activities. The Team The position of Project Officer forms a part of the Tourism and Events (T&E) branch and sits within the Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) group. Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) is comprised of Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) and Tourism and Events (T&E). SRV aims to create greater sport and active recreation participation opportunities for all Victorians to maximise economic, social and health benefits and enhance Victoria's liveability. T&E is responsible for strengthening the profile of tourism and events across government and influencing strategic reforms and economic outcomes for the sector. About You To be successful in the role, you will need excellent project and financial management skills, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and high quality written and verbal communication skills. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Sugi Sivarajan, Manager, Major Events Delivery on The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. Applications close at 23:59pm on 13 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr