Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/102626
The Role
As a Senior Project Officer, you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to a range of evaluations across the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. You will provide advice, undertake project planning and deliver capacity building activities to support evaluation practice across the department. You will work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team who are passionate about delivering quality work and driving positive change.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Senior Project Officer, Review and Evaluation forms a part of the Design and Evaluation branch within the Economic Policy, Programs & Services group.
Economic Policy, Programs and Services Group (EPPS) supports delivery of sustainable economic development and employment growth for Victoria. The Group supports DJSIR's delivery of strategic priorities through the entirety of the policy and project lifecycle, by providing leadership and expertise in policy design, research, analysis and advice, project management, delivery and evaluation. The priorities of the Small and Family Business and Employment portfolios – to enable Victorian small businesses to thrive, to enable Victorians to achieve sustainable employment and economic inclusion, and to increase employment and prosperity opportunities for Aboriginal Victorians in a self-determined way – are delivered by the Group.
About You
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Milbert Gawaya, Manager, Evaluations at [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.
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 a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 25 June 2026.