Project Officer | VPS4

East Melbourne Location | Hybrid Working Arrangement

Short-Term Contract | 8 Weeks Initial Duration with Potential Extension

$55-$60 per hour + Super

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Officer to support a state government team focused on driving innovation and growth within Victoria's energy sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that foster energy start-ups, emerging technologies, and strategic industry partnerships, helping shape the future of Victoria's clean energy landscape.

As a Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of innovation and sector development initiatives across the energy industry. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will contribute to projects that encourage investment, innovation, and economic growth.

Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the delivery of initiatives that strengthen Victoria's energy start-up ecosystem, including programs such as the EnergyTech Challenge.
- Contributing to digital and data-led innovation projects, identifying emerging opportunities across the energy sector.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of investment and innovation initiatives focused on renewable energy technologies.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement activities and fostering effective partnerships across government, industry, and the innovation sector.




- Assisting with project planning, coordination, reporting, and administrative activities to ensure successful project outcomes.

About You:

- Proven experience in project coordination or project management within complex environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience preparing reports, briefings, project documentation, or business cases.
- A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach to work.
- An interest in innovation, technology, renewable energy, or economic development will be highly regarded.

If you're a motivated project professional looking to contribute to cutting-edge initiatives that support Victoria's energy future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.

📌 Project Officer (East Melbourne)
🏢 Chandler Macleod
📍 East Melbourne