Program Support Officer

Department-of-Energy,-Environment-and-Climate-Action; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) is seeking a Program Support Officer to provide administrative and project coordination support for environmental programs within the Environmental Resilience team in Victoria. The role reports to the Program Officer and supports documentation, stakeholder engagement, meeting coordination and reporting to ensure smooth program delivery.

This fixed-term position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting the development and management of funding programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with documentation, stakeholder engagement, meeting coordination and reporting.

Skills

Funding programs

Job description

The Program Support Officer provides administrative and project coordination support to assist in the delivery of environmental programs within the Environmental Resilience team. Reporting to the Program Officer, the role supports day-to-day operations across a range of initiatives aimed at protecting and enhancing Victoria’s natural environment. This includes assisting with documentation, stakeholder engagement, meeting coordination and reporting. The role works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient program delivery.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Experience supporting the development and management of funding programs is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 03 December 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Other relevant information

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.59pm