Senior Project Officer (Communications)

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Occupation: Projects Reference: VG/082517A 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. Senior Project Officer (Communications) Fixed term until 30 June 2025 Usual hours of work: 0.5 Part time Usual work location: 35 Collins Street Melbourne (flexibility may be available) The Role The Senior Project Officer (Communications) reports to the Manager, TAFE Assurance and leads on key stakeholder communication activities and projects for the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD). This role requires an excellent writer and collaborative teammate who can operate in a fast-moving environment and isn't afraid to pitch in to get the job done. The role provides general support in developing and delivering high-quality communication products that showcase the OTCD and other stakeholders' work and initiatives. Responsibilities include contributing to the creation and implementation of communication strategies, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders on projects and events, and contributing to sponsorship activities. The role also involves speechwriting, communications planning, maintaining accurate records of processes, and supporting digital platform updates to ensure consistency and alignment with organisational objectives. The role also supports the administrative side of communications-related activities and works collaboratively with the DJSIR Strategic Communications team to deliver joint objectives. The Team The position of Senior Project Officer (Communications) forms a part of the Skills and Employment Group and TAFE Assurance Unit. This group focuses on enabling Victorians to gain access to skills and employment opportunities and enabling a strong pipeline of workers to meet Victoria's skills needs, now and into the future. About You Understands issues and pressures to which the organisation has to respond. Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships. Gains agreement to proposals and ideas. Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and adjusting as required. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Jen Rielly, Manager, TAFE Assurance on 0431 976 321 or at 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 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. Applications close at 23:59pm on Monday 12 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr