Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/DJ3236FEB2026
About the business unit
Gaming and Liquor (G&L) advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation on the development and implementation of liquor and gambling legislation and regulation and on current and emerging gambling and liquor-related issues.About the role
The Senior Project Officer will have a key role in supporting the implementation of industry reforms, including project management and stakeholder liaison. The role will also contribute to the team's business as usual work program.Some of your duties will include:
Provide authoritative advice and analysis of issues, risks and mitigation options.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Ability to distil complex issues, provide options for discussion and consideration and contribute to the development of a set of final options for decision.
Experience managing complex projects or working in a fast-paced or multi-disciplinary project environment would be an advantage.
Knowledge of or experience in gaming industry operations or licensing matters would be an advantage.
How to Apply:
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf form..ats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative form..at to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
Apply by the 3rd of March 2026 11.59pm to be considered for this role.
IMPORTANT INform.ATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.