Project Officer
- Salary: $81,496 - $98,955 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed term role: until 16 March 2027
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Project Officer role supports the Risk Services team as part of the Strategic Audit and Assurance Unit within the Strategy Performance and Governance Branch. The role will provide direct support to the respective Managers, team members and the wider Strategy, Performance and Governance Branch where required.
Main accountabilities:
- Provide operational and administrative support to the Risk Services team, including coordinating meetings, maintaining records, action lists and shared resources, and preparing documentation to support team priorities.
- Support the administration of the department's enterprise risk management system and related processes, including maintaining system information, assisting users, responding to routine enquiries, and escalating issues where required.
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing administration of the department's risk management framework, including maintaining risk registers, templates, guidance materials and supporting documentation to promote consistent risk management practices.
The Team
The position of Project Officer forms a part of the Strategy, Performance and Governance branch within the Corporate Services group.
The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience providing project and administrative support in a team environment, including coordinating meetings, maintaining records and action lists, preparing documentation, and supporting the delivery of team priorities.
- Strong verbal communication and interpretation skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and work as part of a team to deliver priorities.
- Well-developed written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, accurate and concise reports, correspondence, briefing materials and presentations for review.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nat Weerachaiwat, Assurance and Risk Advisor 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 selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 8 July 2026.
