Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101669
Project Officer
The Role
The ideal candidate will bring exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, enabling them to build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across various levels to support the delivery of key projects. You will effectively influence outcomes by tailoring your communication style to meet the needs of diverse audiences.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Project Officer forms a part of the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) within the Skills and TAFE Group.
The OTCD incorporating the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch and the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch, plays a system leadership and management role for the Victorian TAFE Network (VTN) across Victoria.
The OTCD is primarily responsible for driving change in the way in which the Victorian TAFE Network provides training as a coordinated network and serves Victorian students, employers and communities and responds to Government priorities.
About You
Thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you will demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills. You will excel at managing competing priorities, adapting to changing circumstances, and meeting deadlines without compromising quality. Your ability to remain composed and focused under pressure will ensure objectives are achieved efficiently and effectively.
Additionally, you will bring a positive mindset to continuous learning and development, actively seeking opportunities to enhance your skills, embrace feedback, and apply new insights to deliver improved outcomes.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Simon Smith, Manager, Systems, on [email protected].
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 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 Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 68 5, or via email at [email protected] 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.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 7 December 2025.