Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne City Centre, Australia Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions Full time

Project Officer - Local Government Emergencies
- Salary: $91,418 to $103,725 (Plus Superannuation)
- Fixed term (6 Months)
- Usual hours of work: Full Time
- Usual work location: Melbourne CBD/Hybrid (flexibility may be available)

**Please note**: Due to Machinery of Government changes under Section 30 of the Public Administration Act (PAA), effective 1 January 2023, your employment will be with the Department of Government Services. Corporate Services, including payroll, will be provided by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions while a process for the formal transfer of staff in impacted areas is implemented.
The Role
The Project Officer - Local Government Emergencies supports the provision of funding and grant projects to local government for the purpose of emergency preparedness, relief and recovery. This role is responsible for regular engagement with Victoria's local government sector as grant recipients.
The role will think and work to clearly and effectively implement, monitor and measure grant delivery by local government, in support of their communities.

**Key Accountabilities**:

- Provide comprehensive project management support to ensure grant program timelines and requirements are met according to the terms of the grant.
- Prepare accurate grant documentation to facilitate the commencement, progression and finalisation of grant programs to recipients. Documentation includes funding agreements, project plans, variation letters and acqittals.
- Manage and track grant milestones and payments, using the department's grant management software, Salesforce.

The Team
The position of Project Officer - Local Government Emergencies forms a part of the Local Government Victoria branch in the Local Government & Suburban Development Group.
Local Government Victoria works to help Victorian local communities connect and thrive. The group works with Victoria's 79 local councils to ensure that Victorians enjoy a responsive, accountable, efficient and contemporary system of local government.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Richard Plant, Senior Manager, Sector Resilience and Capability, on 0408 569 115.
Applicants will be required to comply with the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Region's (department's) COVID-19 Vaccination requirements, as outlined in the department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy and in line with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, directions, policies or procedures, including but not limited to any requirement to provide evidence of vaccination status.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 16 May 2023.


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