Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 1728
The Senior Project Officer Divestment will be responsible for initiating improvements in divestment practices (including leasing), coordinating property transactions and reporting into whole of government processes. The position provides specialist advice and guidance in the development and implementation of policies and guidelines relating to the divestment of Crown land and more generally Crown land management.
The Senior Project Officer Divestment will work closely with the team manager and other team members, as well as regional staff, tenants and proponents.
This position will be required to manage a member of the team.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Desirable:
This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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 Tuesday, 09 June 2026.
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.
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