Project Officer x2

Job Description

Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JAN-2028 Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/745882/746764 Job posted: 23/01/2025 Closes: 13/02/2025 Classification: VPSG4 Salary Range: $95,102 - $107,905 The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.If you’re having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. THE ROLE The Project Officer in the Housing Development Branch will play a key role in providing support services to the project team who are focused on delivering the government's agenda of increasing access to more and better housing for Victorians. The role will contribute to a variety of complex projects at the planning, procurement and delivery phases, the procurement of contracted services and products, complex data management and reporting and ongoing process development and improvement. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Provide end to end support across all project phases to meet departmental objectives including project planning, procurement, and delivery, monitoring and evaluation. This will include assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions. Coordinate collaborative input across the team to create comprehensive and data-informed reports that support project objectives and outcomes. Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to foster a collaborative partnership. Support stakeholder engagement by scheduling and coordinating meetings and workshops, preparing agendas and minutes, distributing meeting materials, and following up on action items. Understand stakeholder needs and apply this knowledge to achieve local objectives. 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 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. Please apply to submit your interest in this position. Job classification: VPSG4 Contact: To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Big Housing Build job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr