Dfsv Project Coordinator

Settlement Services International; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

9-day fortnight

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Settlement Services International in Melbourne is seeking a DFSV Project Coordinator to support planning, implementation and evaluation of projects within the DFSV Prevention and Response Unit. This full-time, maximum-term role offers flexible location within NSW, Victoria or Queensland and a pathway to contribute to safeguarding families.

You will coordinate with project officers and partners, manage reporting, and ensure contractual obligations are met while engaging with multicultural

Qualifications

• Degree in project administration and management or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering and reporting on projects/programs on time and to a high quality.
• Highly developed skills using project management tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in the DFSV sector.
• Experience working with multicultural communities and sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administration support to facilitate effective planning, implementation and evaluation of projects across the DFSV Prevention and Response Unit, working closely with relevant project officers and project partners.
• Support ongoing effective delivery of projects against contractual obligations using project management tools.
• Support establishment and implementation of external advisory and consultative structures to facilitate project outcomes.
• Undertake data collection and record keeping facilitating effective reporting.
• Provide other coordination and administration support to the DFSV Prevention and Response Unit, as appropriate.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Reporting

Multicultural engagement

Education

Degree in project administration and management

Job description

Job Description

Make a national impact from NSW, Victoria or Queensland, this role offers the flexibility to be based in any of these locations. This is a full‑time, maximum‑term position until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension.

About the Role

The DFSV Project Coordinator is part of the DFSV Prevention and Response Unit and is responsible for supporting the delivery of projects across the Unit. This includes coordination and administration support to facilitate effective planning, implementation and evaluation of the projects. The role reports to DFSV Capacity Building Lead - Community and works closely with the Head of DFSV Prevention and Response, other members of the Unit Senior Team, and relevant project officers.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide coordination and administration support to facilitate effective planning, implementation and evaluation of projects across the DFSV Prevention and Response Unit, working closely with relevant project officers and project partners
• Support ongoing effective delivery of projects against contractual obligations utilising project management tools
• Support establishment and implementation of external advisory and consultative structures to facilitate project outcomes
• Undertake data collection and record keeping facilitating effective reporting
• Provide other coordination and administration support to the DFSV Prevention and Response Unit, as appropriate

About You

You are an organised and capable project professional with experience delivering high-quality programs on time, supported by strong project management, reporting and communication skills. You bring relevant qualifications or equivalent experience, along with the ability to work effectively across the DFSV sector and with multicultural communities.

Essential Criteria

• Degree in project administration and management, or equivalent experience
• Project management - Demonstrated experience delivering and reporting on projects/programs on time and to a high quality
• Highly developed skills using project management tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience and skills to work in the DFSV sector
• Experience and skills to work with multicultural communities and sector

Why Join SSI?

Join an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and creating opportunities for people and communities to reach their full potential. You'll have the opportunity to influence sector reform, shape future service models and lead programs that make a lasting difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

• A purpose-driven organisation focused on social impact
• A collaborative and values-led culture
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Industry leading flexible working arrangement including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• A chance to work with passionate leaders who are committed to equity, inclusion and community impact.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety and wellbeing are embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. All staff who work on, support or manage Queensland child-related work must hold a Blue Card, even if they are not based in Queensland.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. The safety and wellbeing of children and young people are embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. Candidates progressing to relevant opportunities may be required to undertake applicable pre-employment screening checks, which may include a National Police Clearance and Working with Children Check, as a condition of employment. All staff who work on, support or manage Queensland child-related work must hold a Blue Card, even if they are not based in Queensland.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in diverse communities and welcome and encourage applications from people of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. SSI is disability-inclusive and committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible application process for all candidates. We encourage applications from people of all abilities. Our Talent Acquisition team can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support candidates to participate fully and equitably.

Application Close 30 October 2026.