Project Officer

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Department of Government Services Full time
This is a Project Officer - Planning, Governance and Coordination role with Department of Government Services based in Melbourne, VIC, AU
== Department of Government Services ==

Role Seniority - mid level

More about the Project Officer - Planning, Governance and Coordination role at Department of Government Services

About us The Department of Government Services (DGS) was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government. We bring important day-to-day services together in one department to make things easy and seamless for Victorians and businesses. We are doing this by connecting and digitising our systems and platforms across state and local government as well as streamlining our corporate and procurement services.

About the role The Project Officer role sits within the Planning, Governance and Coordination team. The team is responsible for functions that support the branch to delivery on its policy and legislative responsibilities and to drive reforms and results in best practice.

The role will be instrumental in providing project and administrative support across the team's functions including stakeholder engagement, recruitment, governance and business management.

The Project Officer requires the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong project management skills are also highly desirable.

About You

To be considered for the role, you must be able to demonstrate:

  • Provide high-level coordination and support to the Planning, Governance and Coordination team.

  • Assist in drafting a range of products including powerpoint slides, correspondance, meeting briefs, emails and speaking notes.

  • Undertake quality assurance processes to ensure that documents are of a high-quality including reports, letters, and other documentation so as to achieve consistency of quality, professionalism and relevance of responses.

For specific responsibilities please review the attached position description. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How To Apply

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 19 May 2025. All applications should include:

  • a resume; and

  • a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

Other Relevant Information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you'll be learning new things all the time and the Department of Government Services team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what's outlined

Key Responsibilities
  • Coordination and support
  • Drafting documents
  • Quality assurance processes
Key Strengths
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance
Why Department of Government Services is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that's right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume.

A Final Note: This is a role with Department of Government Services not with Hatch.
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