Project Officer

Grab for Careers

The establishment of Early Learning Victoria is entering its next phase as all existing central officer positions have been made ongoing. As such, we are very excited to be advertising these positions for a commencement date of 1 July 2026.

About Early Learning Victoria

The Victorian Government is establishing 50 government-owned and operated early learning centres by 2032 as part of the Best Start, Best Life reforms. The centres offer childcare, Three and Four-Year-Old Kindergarten and Pre-Prep. The centres provide high-quality, accessible and inclusive early childhood education and care that is child centred, focused on learning through play and in nature, with strong connections to local communities.

Early Learning Victoria is part of the Victorian Department of Education. The ELV central team is leading the roll-out of the 50 centres and supports and oversees 4 centres that have recently opened. We are committed to creating a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Early Learning Victoria is committed to the Child Safe Standards and safeguarding of children from harm.

About the Role

The Project Officer will support the Program and Project Manager with executive, project and administrative support as well as preparation of correspondence, internal reporting and recordkeeping. You will support the delivery of key establishment activities for the Early Learning and Childcare Centres, including the delivery of ICT systems, business applications, procurement and associated processes.

Your duties will include:

• Supporting business improvement by developing written, visual and project management products and tools

• Assisting with briefs and slide decks

• Providing administrative and project support to within Early Learning Victoria, including project scoping.

• Using appropriate purchasing processes in accordance with departmental policy.

• Entering purchase requisitions and processing invoices using departmental systems

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience in executive support and/or project management

• Experience in monitoring, reporting and delivering on projects / programs with tight deadlines and within budgets, including demonstrated understanding of compliance, integrity and risk management.

• A working knowledge of budgeting and finance processes.

• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, with high level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, flexibly, and constructively in a team, within a busy environment to ensure continuous and efficient operation and work proactively to enhance work systems and practices.

• Outstanding computer skills including extensive experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and an ability to troubleshoot technical difficulties.

• An understanding of the early childhood sector and experience in an early learning setting is desirable, but not essential.

• Desirable: Experience in working for Government owned and operated Early Learning Services

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages for cover letter) summarising their skills, relevant experience and suitability to the role.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Liberty Fletcher-Seales - Manager via Liberty.Fletcher-

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

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Preferred applicants may be required to have a Working with Children Check, a police check and other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 26 October 2025