Work Type: Fixed-term - Part-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 309
Are you looking for an exciting industry engagement support role?
Do you like the idea of meeting with and supporting the energy industry?
Keen to use your skills to facilitate energy investment and directly support the energy transition in Victoria?
This is your chance to take up a role as a Project Officer, Business and Industry Engagement in the DEECA Energy Group.
The Project Officer is a highly motivated team player who enjoys supporting senior colleagues to facilitate meetings and events with business and industry stakeholders. You have well-developed writing skills, enjoy organising stakeholder meetings and events, and are highly adept with Microsoft 365 to assist the team to develop and maintain a range of internal reports, databases and information sharing platforms.
The Project Officer requires good stakeholder management skills, attention to detail, is highly organised, and has clear and succinct written and verbal communication skills. This opportunity would suit someone who thrives working in a fast-paced delivery environment who enjoys being part of a small high-performing team.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period until 30 June 2026. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
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Applications close 11.59pm on Monday, 29th September 2025.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.