THE ROLE
The Senior Project Officer reports to the Manager, Seniors Festival. The role is responsible for delivering the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards (the awards) program and managing key components of the Victorian Seniors Festival (the festival) delivery such as the print guide, brand campaign, sponsorship, event logistics and communications roll out.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience working with stakeholders and delivering state-wide awards programs including managing Award Force, stewarding nomination and evaluation processes, and coordinating the awards ceremony event in accordance with Government House protocols.
You will use your previous experience in delivering large scale, state-wide events to support the Manager Seniors Festival to plan complex project outputs, coordinate, deliver and evaluate a vibrant and engaging Seniors Festival that encourages participation from a diverse group of older Victorians, in metropolitan and regional areas.
You will also be responsible for producing high-quality ministerial briefs and providing advice to stakeholders across the Victorian Government, in relation to the festival and awards.
The successful candidate may be required to provide ad hoc project, stakeholder engagement and events support to the Manager, Card Operations and Seniors Festival on areas including the Seniors Card, Carer Card and Companion Card programs.
You will be a dynamic, flexible, highly organised person with experience in awards and event production, risk and safety management. You will be committed to delivering outcomes under tight timeframes. The role provides you with an prospect to work in a highly motivated small team,



with a genuine opportunity to engage with diverse communities and organisations across the state, and to recognise the contributions of seniors. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Support the Manager, Seniors Festival to plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate the Victorian Seniors Festival and Victorian Senior of the Year Awards and other ad hoc requests.
Manage the delivery of the Victorian Senior of the Year Awards including nomination guides, submissions, engagement with nominators and nominees, and coordinate the delivery of the in-person awards ceremony event in accordance with Victorian Government and Government House protocols.
Manage the design and delivery of the Seniors Festival print guide including procurement, engagement with designers, councils, community organisations, and ensure the guide is distributed across Victoria through varying channels.Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

📌 Senior Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne