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THE ROLE
As the Senior Project Officer, you'll use your expertise in social housing and stakeholder engagement to coordinate site-level planning, governance and communication activities such as relocations, asset management and community engagement.
THE ROLE
As the Senior Project Officer, you'll use your expertise in social housing and stakeholder engagement to coordinate site-level planning, governance and communication activities such as relocations, asset management and community engagement.
Focusing on public housing high-rises in the Bayside Peninsula area, you'll work closely with local housing teams and other diverse stakeholders to align services, support project delivery and achieve positive outcomes for renters and their communities.
In this fixed term role until 30 June 2028, you'll report to the Manager, High-Rise Relocations, Planning and Engagement in the Community operations and Practice Leadership division supporting the High-rise Redevelopment Program in the Bayside Peninsula area.
Day-to-day your responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and delivery of site-specific engagement and action plans for the High-rise Redevelopment Program.
- Drive standards and practices that uphold our commitment to renter voice on decisions important to them
- Establish trusted relationships, communication and engagement channels with renters and community partners that are critical to the program
- Represent the department at community engagements activities including with existing renter advisory and community groups.
You lead with integrity, act with purpose, and bring the expertise and commitment needed to help deliver this urban renewal project that is inclusive, respectful and transformative. Some of the skills, experience and mindset we're looking for include:
- Relationship Building: You're highly effective at building trust and partnerships across all levels and functions. You're diplomatic and work hard to gain consensus and resolve all differences along the way.
- Stakeholder Management: You recognise trust, and collaboration is key to aligning competing interests. You're also attuned to your stakeholders' needs and the organisational context they operate in.
- Project Management: You work closely with your stakeholders, consulting, liaising, and influencing as needed. You're confident managing projects from start to finish, setting clear goals & timelines and keeping things on track. You capably manage risks and issues when they arise, and make sure the right people are always kept up to date.
- Communication: When writing or talking to people, you communicate with clarity, confidence, and purpose, always tailoring your messages to suit the audience. You actively listen, are open to feedback and deliver complex and sensitive information with credibility, empathy and with a focus on shared understanding.
For more details, please open the position description.
We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
- 17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
- Hybrid work model & flexible work options
- Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
- Professional development and study support to help you grow
- Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
- Discounted public transport options
How To Apply
Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 31 August 2025.
Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs )
Note
- Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeContract
- Job functionProject Management
- IndustriesGovernment Administration
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