Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082571
Project Officer
The Role
The Project Officer in the Contract and Grant Management team contributes to the strategic and operational engagement with training providers delivering government-subsidised training under the Skills First program. The Project officer will also support the management of a variety of grants programs, including the Reconnect program.
Working under the guidance of the senior staff, the Project Officer supports the end-to-end contracting processes for Skills First and grants programs including the provider selection process, as well as input for enrolment allocations, milestone assessment, contract variations, subcontracting and brokering arrangements. The role supports the team and branch's compliance and performance monitoring activities.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Project Officer forms part of Training Operations and Assurance Branch which sits within Skills and TAFE Group. Skills and TAFE (S&T) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations.
The Training Operations and Assurance (TOA) branch maintain and promote a quality training system through administration of VET Funding Contracts and grants, collaborating with providers so they understand and meet contractual and delivery expectations. Group-wide oversight of grants ensures alignment with Departmental requirements and development of best practice approaches to grants management.
TOA drive performance improvements and develop sector insights through provider engagement and assurance activity. As stewards of the S&T Group's data governance, TOA also designs and manages responsive, fit-for-purpose business systems that capture business intelligence, standard understanding of VET, and supports payments.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have the following main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Aimee Bradley at [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. To be eligible for this position you must hold the mandatory qualification as outlined in the position description. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
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The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry, and Regions is an accredited CPA Australia Recognised Employer Partner.
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 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
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Please provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Actions, Result), please include in your cover letter practical examples of your skills and experience in demonstrating at least 4 of the key selection criteria.
Applications close at 23:59pm Wednesday, 22 April 2026.