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Project Officer, VET Data Streamlining Program
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Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 (Plus Superannuation)
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Ongoing role
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Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
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Usual work location: Ballarat GovHub (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Project Officer provides project coordination, operational and administrative support to the delivery of the VET Data Streamlining (VDS) Program in Victoria. Reporting to the Change Manager, the role supports the planning, coordination and implementation of change, communication and stakeholder engagement activities that contribute to the successful delivery of program outcomes.
Main accountabilities:
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Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level
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Applies negotiation persuasion and motivation skills to manage staff and stakeholders
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Provides specialist administrative and corporate support expertise
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Innovative thinking is an inherent feature of the job
The Team
The position of Project Officer, VET Data Streamlining Program forms a part of the Training Operations and Assurance branch within the Skills and TAFE group.
Skills and TAFE (S&T) 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.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Flexibility and Adaptability: Accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation.
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Interpersonal Skills: Sees things from another's point of view and confirms understanding; Tailors communications according to audience and/or audience preference.
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Influence and Persuasion: Consistently adapts the content, style, message or tone of a presentation to suit the audience and plans how to tackle objections; Applies own ideas by linking them to others' values, needs and goals.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Ella Mee, Director, VET Systems Management & Reform on
[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 s election criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 22 July 2026.
