Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $100,894 - $114,476
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101793
Project Officer
The Role
The Project Officer provides support and coordination for projects within the department. In this position, the Project Officer works as part of the Infrastructure Planning and Property team to support strategic infrastructure planning and the effective management of property matters across Victoria's TAFE network and public tertiary education sector.
The position contributes to the development and maintenance of the TAFE Network Asset Strategy and the evidence base used to identify and prioritise infrastructure need. This includes maintaining comprehensive infrastructure, asset and property records; analysing asset, demographic, spatial and other information; and supporting the preparation of capital investment proposals and the annual TAFE capital budget bid.
The position also supports the administration and oversight of the Minister owned real property management accountabilities in relation to Victorian TAFEs and public universities. It contributes analysis, advice, project coordination and stakeholder engagement across property projects and transactions, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, master planning and government-led precinct developments.
Key accountabilities include:
The Team
The position of Project Officer will work within Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery 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.
Working in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), S&T provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce.
S&T supports lifelong learning and inclusive education through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Learn Local network, helping adult learners progress into further study or work. S&T collaborates across government, industry, education providers, and communities to deliver skills-focused solutions that improve workforce outcomes and enable businesses to access a skilled workforce.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact John Cook, Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Property via email [email protected] or (03) 8656 0502
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.
How to Apply
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Please provide a Resume and a Cover letter demonstrating how you meet each of the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Monday, 5 October 2026.