About the Branch The Governance and Corporate Support Branch lead the provision of quality corporate support services and functions (including human resources and occupation health and safety, risk and audit, finance, fleet, accommodation and organisational strategic projects) which enable successful operation of VECRA. In addition, the Governance and Corporate Support Branch is responsible for the oversight, delivery and reporting of the compliance and audit obligations required of a statutory authority.

About the Team The Governance and Corporate Support team, within the Governance and Corporate Support Branch, is responsible for delivering a broad remit spanning procurement, fleet and accommodation, organisational governance and secretariat support, strategic and business planning, audit and risk, and organisational strategic projects, such as the Annual Report.

The team works closely with leaders across VECRA and the Department of Education providing an important role in connecting VECRA to the broader government environment while continuing to build the systems, processes and practices needed for an effective and mature organisation.

About the Role The Senior Program and Project Officer role is key supporting the delivery of organisational priorities and projects across the Governance and Corporate Support team, broader branch and VECRA. The role will lead, manage and support a range of strategic, organisational and operational projects, often involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, and will bring structure and problem solving to working in a new and evolving statutory authority. This role provides an opportunity to work across a broad portfolio and contribute to projects that shape how VECRA operates,



while building strong relationships and providing practical support to senior leaders and project stakeholders.

Whilst there will be other projects, this role will focus on fleet, accommodation, procurement support, asset management and other workplace projects as well as operational reporting and performance tracking.

Please see the ‘Position Description' for further information about the role and required capabilities.

Attributes

We are looking for someone who is practical, organised and highly team-oriented, with the confidence to take ownership of projects and work through issues to achieve outcomes. You will be comfortable working in an evolving environment where priorities can change, and projects may require you to navigate ambiguity, organisational dependencies and competing stakeholder needs. You will bring strong planning and coordination skills, sound judgement and the ability to turn complex or loosely defined requirements into clear actions and deliverables.

You will build positive relationships across the organisation, communicate clearly and be someone colleagues and senior leaders can rely on to follow through and get things done.

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience: Experience in a government (or similar)



corporate service area in project or business management in the area of corporate facilities or similar
- Qualifications: A degree or relevant qualification in a relevant field
- Essential: A valid Working with Children Check

Further Information to support your application 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.

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in your application.

Further information

VECRA 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 VECRA, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the VECRA website and our Diversity and Inclusion page.

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Megan Knowles, Director, Governance and Corporate Support via [0498 034 197](tel:0498 034 197) or [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to VECRA will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 30 September 2026

📌 Senior Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Education Victoria
📍 Melbourne