At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we¿re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

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?

- Help keep several projects on track from week to week.
- Support YourPlay, a tool that helps Victorians set limits on their gambling.
- Work with different teams across the department.
- Build your project skills in an ongoing public service role.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $81,496 - $98,955 per year, plus super.

About us

The Gambling, Liquor & Tobacco business unit supports the regulation of gambling, liquor and tobacco in Victoria, to minimise the harms these products can cause and contribute positively to the Victorian economy.



It is responsible for:

- delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to liquor, gambling and tobacco issues
- developing and implementing the government's policy on major gambling licensing processes
- delivering a research and evaluation program to inform responses to gambling harm in Victoria.

It advises the Minister for Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation and is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gaming issues.

What you will do

As project support officer, you will help the gambling team plan and run its projects. You will work with staff and suppliers to keep tasks on track.

You will:

- track key tasks and follow up on work that's due
- help prepare regular reports on YourPlay, project progress and spending
- keep accurate records and file documents where the team can find them
- book project meetings, send papers in advance and take minutes
- keep project schedules and budget records up to date.

About you

Experience in project or office support is highly desirable.

You should also have:

- experience supporting large projects or teams that buy goods and services
- clear writing skills and experience using Microsoft Office apps
- the ability to manage records, track project work or handle briefs




- an understanding of how to plan, track and review project work.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Jacqui Meagher at [email protected].

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 national police checks and misconduct screening.

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 secure 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. Source:

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