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We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We're all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we'd love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children's rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We're proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Utilise your strong communication skills and project coordination expertise to support Emergency Management Victoria.
- Fixed Term, Full time opportunity.
- VPS grade 4: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Project Support Officer to provide a critical role at Emergency Management Victoria's Technology and Data Division.

About the Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

Emergency Management Technology and Data Division

The Emergency Management Technology and Data (EM T&D;)



division is responsible for key Emergency sector common digital platforms for the emergency services sector. EM T&D; is a trusted partner to emergency sector organisations, supporting the innovation and delivery of modern and effective Digital Infrastructure services tailored to the emergency sector's needs. Its main service functions include EM Strategic Planning and Business Development, EM Enterprise Architecture and Design, EM Digital Platforms and Products, EM Commercial Management and Budget, Emergency Sector Data Insights, Portfolio & Program Delivery.

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Project Support Officer will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a major technology and asset investment program.

The role is responsible for stakeholder coordination, project administration, governance support, reporting, and the preparation of project documentation. A strong understanding of Victorian Government processes, particularly the development and coordination of Executive Briefs, approvals, and governance documentation, will be highly regarded. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing competing priorities while working collaboratively across a diverse stakeholder grou p.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated project professional to gain exposure to complex program delivery, senior stakeholders, and strategic investment planning within government.

Some of your duties will include:

- Manage compliance with DJCS policies, DJCS reporting requirements and the Project Management Excellence (PME) framework.
- Ensure accurate records are maintained. Manage and track the status of all program artefacts, ensuring all stakeholders are aware of the program artefacts that need to be developed, reviewed and approved.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:





- Sound written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write documents in relation to technical investigations or projects and update databases.
- Proficient in the management of program/project co-ordination using Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365.
- Demonstrated knowledge of government and/or emergency services and their Volunteers (will be highly regarded).
- Ability to work independently and demonstrated ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated experience in providing program/project support services, including financial and status reporting, project administration tasks, program register (actions, risk, issues) management and maintenance.

Qualifications/requirements

- No formal qualifications required, although qualifications in Project Management (Diploma, PMBOK, PRINCE2 or AGILE) will be highly regarded.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include reference checks, nationally coordinated criminal history checks (NCCHC), and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers& #160;licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD PROTECTED STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

📌 Project Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne