THE ROLE The two Senior Project Officers works within two different high-performing teams in Strategic Governance, Engagement and Reporting unit. These roles will work collaboratively across the department and in partnership with Aboriginal stakeholders to promote and deliver lasting Aboriginal wellbeing outcomes and facilitate self-determination for Aboriginal organisations and communities in all that we do. You play a key role to support the delivery and implementation of Korin Korin Balit-Djak, the department's Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan, and its associated governance and oversight. Your role is to plan, participate in and support key advisory, governance and oversight bodies and associated activities, projects, communications and engagement with community and other key stakeholders. You will develop and maintain relationships across the department and division, and with Victorian Aboriginal leaders, to incorporate strong Aboriginal voice and drive self-determination. This role is part of a multidisciplinary structure in Aboriginal Self-Determination and Outcomes Division that apply a team-oriented and agile project management approach to our work. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including: Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs. Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.



Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met. * Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholder and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters. * Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnerships approach. Please open the position description to read more. A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLEThe Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Prioritised role - If you have a disability, please apply. You will be given priority consideration. 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 (Australia)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Australia