Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082357-DD
Project Support Officer
This is a special measures role and only people with a disability are eligible to apply, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. People with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.
The Role
We are seeking a Project Support Officer to support the Skills and Employment (SE) Deputy Secretary's office, ensuring effective administration and operational support. The role requires effective written communication, correspondence and record keeping, and the application of administrative policies, procedures and protocols, including support for procurement processes. A high level of engagement with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior executives, is an everyday feature of the role, requiring excellent interpersonal skills.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Project Support Officer forms part of the Office of the Deputy Secretary Branch, which sits within Skills and TAFE.
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 main skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Malisa Vergos, Manager, Governance and Coordiation via email [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.
For Finance Roles:
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
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. To be considered for the role your application must include your current resume and your cover letter.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2026.