Project Officer

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Ongoing - Full-time

**Salary**: $97,955 - $111,142

**Grade**:VPS 4

**Occupation**:Land, asset, resources and facilities management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/DFFH/DFEM/629536JUL

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
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**THE ROLE**

The Project Officer, Property Operations role within Resident Services Unit of Disability Homes Victoria will support the delivery of capital and maintenance programs of the Victorian Government's Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) portfolio, the largest in Australia, as well as other disability portfolio assets. This role is a rewarding and challenging opportunity for an experienced and dedicated client-focused Project Officer to undertake and support project delivery including procurement, document control, facilitating project control meetings, providing Secretariat support and administration support to the Property Operations team. The role will involve collaboration with other teams in undertaking tasks where responsibilities span across the branch, such as property upgrade works.
- The Project Officer will be responsible for monitoring and reporting on project status, consultant engagement, project tendering, tender evaluations, stakeholder management, working across multiple projects concurrently and representing the Property Operations team at meetings

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:

- Assisting in research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Supporting the development and delivery of projects or sub-projects and their successful delivery and completion within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Assist in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on a range of matters.
- Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.

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**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
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.

- Applications close Sunday 3 August 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 18 July 2025