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Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
Project Support Officer
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Salary: $81,496 - $98,955 (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: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.
The Role
The Project Support Officer will play a vital role in supporting the successful delivery of diverse projects and initiatives within the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance Branch. The position focuses on ensuring key project milestones are achieved through effective coordination of activities, administrative support, and collaboration engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Main accountabilities:
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Prepares briefs and other written advice on sensitive issues for consideration of others
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Exercises professional judgement about the application of rules, or the selection of choices within established guidelines, seeking advice when needed
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Conducts field-based or desk-top research activities as part of a team
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Identifies and suggests practical improvements to processes or ways of working within the team.
The Team
The position of Project Support Officer forms a part of the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery 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. The Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD) incorporating the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance branch and the TAFE Performance, Finance and Infrastructure branch, plays a system leadership and management role for the Victorian TAFE Network (VTN) across Victoria.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
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Project Support and Delivery: Supports and delivers project tasks to meet agreed outcomes. Follows instructions, keeps track of work, and communicates progress or issues to team members when needed.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Interacts respectfully with a range of stakeholders and colleagues. Communicates clearly, listens to different perspectives, and works with others in an inclusive way to support positive working relationships.
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Flexibility and Adaptability: Demonstrates openness to change and a willingness to adjust priorities. Works collaboratively with others, including people from different teams, backgrounds and cultures.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Tracey Evans, Manager Marrung Team on 0455 307 977 or
[email protected], or Eve Bodsworth, Director Governance, Engagement and Marrung 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.
S uccessful 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.
For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed by emailing [email protected]. 