The Project and Procurement Officer role is a key member of the Project Management Office (PMO) team, within the Energy Group, providing expert project and procurement advice and information. The Project and Procurement Officer will support the Project Manager to provide core services across all divisions within the Energy Group related to business, project and procurement activities.

Success in the role requires the incumbent to be well organised, have a high level of attention to detail, be autonomous and have a service orientation that helps the Group report quality information on a timely basis.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

- Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures, including capacity to understand and apply the Victorian Government Purchasing Board (VGPB) Guidelines.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 2 years. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers

Applications close 11.59pm on Monday,



28 September 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally secure and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.

📌 Project and Procurement Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
📍 Melbourne