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Program Officer

2 weeks ago

Melbourne City Centre, Victoria, Australia Department of Government Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

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 Program Officer is responsible for supporting program delivery and grant administration across a range of telecommunications infrastructure grants designed to foster economic development, public safety, and inclusion. These activities are delivered in consultation and/or partnership with internal and external stakeholders. A background in telecommunications, ICT or technology are not prerequisites for this position.

This position will undertake coordination and administrative support functions in the areas such as:

  • program delivery
  • grant management
  • reporting
  • media and communications, and
  • stakeholder coordination

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to support the delivery of a substantial program of activity with a clear mandate for action from both government and external stakeholders. They will have proven communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in supporting the development and implementation of government projects. These positions require strong conceptual/analytical skills as well as an ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.

About you

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

  • Communication skills: Written and verbal communication skills, ability to confidently convey ideas and information and understand and meet the needs of various audiences. Experience developing project reporting, briefs and correspondence would be well regarded.
  • Stakeholder management: Demonstrated ability to develop and manage effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including maintaining high levels of professionalism and integrity.
  • Understanding Government: Demonstrated knowledge of structures and processes of government and the public service.
  • Project management: Demonstrated experience in supporting project implementation (for example, project coordination, grant management, project reporting). Experience with grant management processes and systems such as GEMS is desirable.
  • Conceptual and analytical thinking: Ability to analyse and summarise information and present output through reports and presentations. Ability to identify and document risks, issues, trends and opportunities relevant to project delivery.

Desired Experience/ Qualifications

  • A relevant tertiary degree and/or project management qualifications would be well regarded.

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 Thursday 18 September 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.