Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $102,762 - $110,355
Grade: Band 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/WIC/1934584
Workplace Injury Commission (WIC)
Melbourne
$102,762 per annum (plus super) + excellent mentoring and support
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The impact you'll have:
At the Workplace Injury Commission, we've helped thousands of injured workers and employers to resolve their disputes and move forward with their lives. We're a robust Victorian Government statutory authority that's making an impact.
The Project Officer will play a key role in supporting the Elevate Project team to deliver a SaaS technology project to replace a major legacy system. This role is suited to a highly motivated and experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing project environment and is passionate about contributing to a significant organisational uplift.
Focused on project delivery execution, the Project Officer will support the implementation of project management plans, coordinate planning activities, manage client relationships, engage with consultants and contractors, and delivery of best practice compliance, monitoring, and reporting. The role will also contribute to analysing project performance, identifying risks and issues, and providing actionable insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making and successful project outcomes.
Who we're looking for:
To succeed in this role, you will have:
For further information, please refer to our position description which you can access through our careers site.
Resolution matters. And so do you.
We're a stable, purpose-driven organisation that offers you meaningful work, a welcoming and vibrant team culture, and a range of benefits, including:
Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:
As a Project Officer, you'll play a vital role in supporting WIC to help injured workers and employers overcome some of the most challenging times of their lives.
Respect is a key value here. We trust and empower you to be your best self, at work and home.
Bring your diverse thinking and help make us even better.
We offer you real professional development opportunities plus a wide range of rewards and benefits to help you thrive.
Visit our careers site to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Want to help us shape a brighter future? Join us.
Take your career to the next level with the Workplace Injury Commission. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the link by Midnight, Thursday 16th June 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed throughout the application period, and interviews may commence before the application period expires.
WIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the diversity of its people. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process for this role, please contact us via email [email protected]
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Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. You will be required to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination status or medical exemption prior to commencing employment.