Program Officer, Regional Planning Team

4 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning Full time

Working in the Regional Planning team offers a great opportunity to work in a flexible and supportive team culture who aim to strengthen circular economy outcomes in partnership with the Victorian regions.
The successful applicant will contribute to delivering round 1 and round 2 of the Regional Recycling Fund (RRF) and take a lead role with the promotion and uptake of the recently completed Regional Circular Economy Plans (RCEPs) to ensure circular economy opportunities in the regions are supported and enhanced.
This role requires someone who is a great team player, has a high attention to detail and willing to work in a rapidly changing environment, responding effectively to key internal stakeholders and stakeholders throughout regional Victoria, as part of our Department values. You will also have proven stakeholder engagement skills and experience in successfully leading grant funding programs.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
- Tools: Experience and ability to use program management systems and tools, and advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills.
- Project Management: Experience in working in the Agile methodology will be well regarded. Clearly assigns responsibility for project tasks and decisions; sets clear project milestones, objectives and measures; monitors project process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into projects.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2024. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 18 January 2023.

**Other relevant information**:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace
DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.



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