Project Officer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Transport Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / 24 months - 30/06/25

Organisation: Department of Transport

**Salary**: $73,842 - $89,661

Occupation: Construction

Reference: VG/80013050

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability. We’re focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

**About the team**

**Transport Services is a Group** within the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for delivering safe, reliable and accessible transport infrastructure and services to all Victorians.

**Project Officer**

The Project Officer works closely with Project Leads and Project Managers, supporting the delivery of road and bridge improvement project. The Project Officer supports delivery of projects on time, within budget and meeting client requirements by assisting with the assessment of progress claims and variations, monitoring and reporting on project performance, preparing contract and project documentation.

**About You**

We are seeking an experienced professional whom displays capability and knowledge in the skills included, but are not limited, to the following
- **Project Delivery (Applied) **Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks against plans and takes corrective action when required.
- **Critical Thinking & Problem Solving (Foundational) **Seeks resolution of problems through policy or process guidelines; Otherwise seeks guidance by providing information and ideas relevant towards resolution of problem. Understands concepts enabling improvements in critical thinking and problem solving.
- **Interpersonal Skills (Applied) **Sees things from another's point of view & confirms understanding; Understand motivations, needs and wants of stakeholders and their impact on service delivery; Tailor communications according to audience and/or audience preference.
- **Innovation & Continuous Improvement (Foundational) **Contributes ideas toward improving the effectiveness of own work area; Understands and delivers against standards of quality and effectiveness applicable to own area of work; Maintains quality in the face of time pressure
- **Business & Commercial Acumen (Applied) **Understands associated costs of operations and seek efficient ways of operating. Where external vendors are involved, ensure good understanding on engagement terms and hold parties involved accountable in delivering against agreement

**Please refer to the Position Description attached for further information.**

**Qualifications**
- Experience at managing infrastructure projects
- A relevant tertiary degree in engineering, project management or at significant and equivalent experience.

**Culture and Benefits**

The Department of Transport is committed to building a culture of developing our people to achieve great outcomes for the Victorian transport network. We are proud of our commitment to flexible work arrangements that support different ways of working, helping employees balance work and life

**How to Apply**

Applications should include a resume and a brief covering letter.

Applications close 11.59pm on **21st March 2023


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