Executive Project Support Officer, Homes Victoria

**Are you**:

- Organised with excellent administration skills?
- An excellent verbal and written communicator?
- A person who takes initiative and anticipates what's needed to get the job done?
- Able to build genuine, respectful and collaborative working relationships with a broad range of colleagues?
- A great learner, who enjoys the challenge of being part of a new and growing environment?

An exciting opportunity exists for an Executive Project Support Officer on a Fixed-term basis in the Corporate Governance and Strategy Unit The Housing Performance and Governance Branch is responsible for overall budget, risk, performance and governance management for Homes Victoria. The Branch provides authoritative advice on assessment of financial performance of the organisation; budget formulation, forecasting and reporting; corporate governance and strategy, business system integration, financial risk analysis and compliance
The Corporate Governance and Strategy Unit was established in 2020 and is responsible for developing and delivering key governance, people and corporate strategy functions for Homes Victoria. This includes:

- Coordination and support for the Homes Victoria Advisory Board and other significant governance bodies
- Development and oversight of the corporate plan, annual report and reporting requirements.
- Strategic workforce planning and recruitment of the Homes Victoria workforce
- Overseeing and coordinating the development and implementation of the Homes Victoria People Strategy

The unit provides key support across all of Homes Victoria, engaging with senior executives across all Branches, the Office of the CEO, Deputy CEO and key housing governance groups. The unit also engages with other areas of the Department, the Department of Treasury and Finance and Department of Premier and Cabinet on key governance and corporate documents such as the corporate plan and reporting requirements
The Executive Project Support Officer is responsible for providing administrative, coordination, reporting and project management support to the Director Governance and Corporate Strategy, Homes Victoria and the broader team as required

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- Written Communication
- Planning and Organising
- Advanced Computer skills
- Self-Management

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of its workers and clients. The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy (Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Subject to exceptions, only employees or other workplace participants with up-to-date vaccination status (see definitions section of the policy) against COVID-19 and who provide evidence of their Vaccination Status are permitted to work for the department outside their ordinary place of residence. For this role, you are required to submit proof of vaccination prior to commencement. Please refer to the above link for more information.
Other mandatory qualifications or requirements for this opportunity include:

- Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience in assisting executives/senior management.
- Experience working within the Victorian State Government will be well regarded.

For more information on the accountabilities and key selection criteria, qualifications and/or requirements for the role please refer to the attached Position Description.
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.