Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: VG/082607
Senior Project Officer
The Role
As a Senior Project Officer, you will play a lead role in the administration, enhancement and maintenance of the systems that support the management of the Victorian VET sector. The role requires strong technical capability, an understanding of VET policy and data standards, and the ability to work closely with the scrum team to design, deliver and maintain high-quality system solutions.
Reporting to the Product Manager, you will:
Key accountabilities include:
The Team
The position of Senior Project Officer will work within Training Operation and Assurance branch, which sits within Skills and TAFE (ST) group.
ST group 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), ST group 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.
ST group 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. ST 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 Gabriel Ponzo, Product Manager, SVTS Application 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. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your Resume and respond to the Key Selection Criteria as outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday, 14th September 2025.