Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/082062
The Role
The Project Support Officer provides operational and administrative support to the Investment Facilitation team within the Industry, Trade and Investment group. The role supports the delivery of private sector investment projects by assisting project managers, undertaking research and analysis, and preparing reports and briefings within established frameworks.
You will play a key role in coordinating activities, supporting stakeholder engagement, and ensuring projects progress efficiently. This role is suited to a highly organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills and the ability to analyse information and contribute to informed decision-making.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Project Support Officer forms part of the Investment Facilitation team within the Industry, Trade and Investment Services branch, Industry, Trade and Investment group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment Services branch supports a range of functions including investment facilitation, governance, financial services, and strategy delivery. The Investment Facilitation team leads the coordination and management of complex investment projects across multiple industry sectors, often requiring cross-government collaboration.
About You
You bring strong digital and data literacy skills, with the ability to use technology and data to support analysis and decision-making. You apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify information needs and contribute to effective solutions. You also demonstrate sound project delivery capabilities, including coordinating tasks, monitoring progress and supporting the achievement of project outcomes.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Justine McCormick, Lead Facilitator, via[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. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
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.
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Applications close at 23:59pm on 12 May 2026.