Project Officer

• Contribute your technical environmental skills and project management expertise
• Work in a dynamic organisation and across a multi-faceted project
• Competitive remuneration $98,128 - $105,390 + Super

About the role

The primary purpose of the Project Officer - VMFRP, is to support VMFRP and Parks Victoria in meeting their delivery commitments for environmental water infrastructure projects across the Northwest Region. The role will be responsible for:

• Reviewing Technical Reference Group (TRG) project chapters
• Specialist technical assessments
• Native vegetation offsets and management frameworks
• Key stakeholder engagement and communications
• Inter-agency agency access and authorisation agreements
• Support on-ground-contingency planning and inductions
• Support final sign off post construction

About us

The region consists of a diverse range of parks and reserves. Staff working within the Region are responsible for providing efficient and effective implementation of a broad range of often complex park management functions including natural, cultural and built asset management, visitor management and services, stakeholder management, park planning and emergency response.

We're looking for someone with:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management and/or equivalent experience in a similar field.
• Demonstrated experience in analytical problem solving.
• Previous stakeholder (internal and external) management experience required.
• Ability to provide expert and technical advice and support.
• Experience in working with internal and external partners to develop solutions.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Sunday, 02 November 2025

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, call Justin Fiddes, Manager Regional Operations on or apply online

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.