Program Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking a Program Officer on a fixed-term basis to support the administration and delivery of government grant programs funding housing and enabling infrastructure across Victoria.

You will ensure programs meet financial management and government requirements, support funding allocation, project tracking, procurement, budgets, milestones and reporting, and provide project management and business support across the Land Delivery Division.

Qualifications

• System thinking to assess issues and make sound decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve and encourage innovation.
• Build stakeholder relationships, understand needs, connect people and teams, deliver value.
• Plan and prioritise effectively, manage tasks, keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Administration and delivery of government grant programs.
• Ensure programs meet financial management and government requirements.
• Support funding allocation, project tracking, procurement, budgets and milestones.
• Provide project management and business support across the Land Delivery Division.

Skills

System thinking

Innovation

Stakeholder relationships

Planning and prioritising

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

Title: Program Officer

Requisition ID: 12448

Work Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Fixed Term Period: 30/06/2028

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 8 Sept 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2028

The Program Officer supports the administration and delivery of government grant programs that fund housing and enabling infrastructure across Victoria. The role ensures programs meet financial management and government requirements while supporting effective allocation of funding, project tracking, procurement, budgets, milestones and reporting.

The role also provides project management and business support across the Land Delivery Division, developing reporting processes and maintaining accurate documentation. It requires strong analytical, communication and organisational skills, the ability to build effective relationships with government and industry stakeholders, influence senior stakeholders, work collaboratively and adapt to changing priorities while contributing to a positive team culture.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re Someone Who

• Thinks systemically, understanding broader organisational impacts and using the right tools and information to assess issues and make sound decisions.
• Looks for opportunities to improve, contributing ideas, encouraging innovation and using feedback to improve quality, efficiency and outcomes.
• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understanding needs, connecting people and teams, and constructively addressing issues to deliver value.
• Plans and prioritises effectively, managing tasks against priorities, maintaining accurate records and ensuring work is delivered efficiently.
• Works collaboratively, building supportive relationships, sharing information and contributing to a positive team environment.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and ability to communicate complex ideas and information visually and succinctly (desirable).
• Experience in supporting the administration/ coordination of grant programs with various stakeholders, and contribution to progress reporting.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

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