Title: Project Assurance Officer
Requisition ID: 11318
Work Type: Ongoing Full Time
Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable
Location: North Eastern Victoria
Date Posted: 20 Sept 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Investment and Technology division manages the investment lifecycle, provides commercial advice and negotiations, and supports delivery through Finance, Procurement and Enterprise Technology. Within this division, the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) oversees State Budget projects, helping prioritise investments and providing project assurance, governance, frameworks, systems and training to support successful project delivery across the Department.

The Project Assurance Officer works within the PMO to provide oversight and assurance of assigned project portfolio(s). The role reviews project performance, analyses delivery data, prepares high-quality reports and responses, and supports project governance by monitoring risks, ensuring compliance, and providing insights and recommendations to improve project delivery outcomes.

What We’re Looking For

You’re someone who:

- Contributes ideas to improve processes, maintains quality standards, and delivers effective outcomes even under time pressure.
- Uses data and analytics to support decision-making, with strong Excel skills including advanced formulas, pivot tables and data visualisation.
- Builds positive relationships,



understands stakeholder needs and perspectives, and works effectively with a wide range of people.
- Communicates clearly and confidently, presenting information with credibility and handling sensitive or complex discussions professionally.
- Collaborates across teams, supports colleagues, and applies project assurance practices to monitor performance, governance, compliance and project delivery outcomes.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

- A relevant qualification in project management or a related field
- Experience working in a similar project assurance, governance or portfolio management workplace is highly regarded.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy

Important information

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Tuesday, 6th October 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Wicking, Associate Director, Project Governance and Assurance at [email protected].

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