Project Officer

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions seeks a Project Officer to support infrastructure planning and property management across Victoria's TAFE network. You will contribute to the TAFE Network Asset Strategy and assist in preparing capital investment proposals and the annual TAFE capital budget bid.

The role involves analysis of asset, demographic and spatial data, preparing briefs, coordinating projects, and engaging stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes for Victoria’s

Qualifications

• Strategic Planning: Ensure day to day planning and work processes align with strategy.
• Project Delivery: Define tasks to meet outcomes and monitor progress.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolve issues using guidelines and analysis.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Add value for clients and monitor satisfaction.
• Data Literacy: Use data sources and visualisations to support decisions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues at program level.
• Manages projects, usually under limited direction.
• Undertakes data analysis and modelling and prepares reports.
• Researches and develops recommendations in a specific field of expertise.
• Undertakes complex investigations and makes recommendations for action.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Project Delivery

Critical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Literacy

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Project Officer

• Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 ( Plus superannuation)
• Ongoing position
• Usual hours of work: Full-time ((flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

The Role

The Project Officer provides support and coordination for projects within the department. In this position, the Project Officer works as part of the Infrastructure Planning and Property team to support strategic infrastructure planning and the effective management of property matters across Victoria's TAFE network and public tertiary education sector. The position contributes to the development and maintenance of the TAFE Network Asset Strategy and the evidence base used to identify and prioritise infrastructure need. This includes maintaining comprehensive infrastructure, asset and property records; analysing asset, demographic, spatial and other information; and supporting the preparation of capital investment proposals and the annual TAFE capital budget bid. The position also supports the administration and oversight of the Minister owned real property management accountabilities in relation to Victorian TAFEs and public universities. It contributes analysis, advice, project coordination and stakeholder engagement across property projects and transactions, including leases, licences, acquisitions, disposals, master planning and government-led precinct developments.

Key accountabilities include :

• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level
• Manages projects, usually under limited direction
• Undertakes technical data analysis and modelling and prepares reports
• Researches and develops recommendations in a specific field of expertise
• Undertakes complex or technical investigations and makes recommendations for action

The Team

The position of Project Officer will work within Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery Branch, which sits within Skills and TAFE Group. Skills and TAFE (S&T) focuses on enabling Victorians to access the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to participate in today's workforce, prepare for future jobs, and achieve their educational aspirations. Working in close partnership with the Victorian Skills Authority (VSA), S&T provides leadership and stewardship of a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training (VET) system. This includes oversight of the Victorian TAFE Network, led by the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery (OTCD), and the apprenticeships system, with a strong focus on aligning training with industry needs and strengthening pathways into the workforce. S&T supports lifelong learning and inclusive education through Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) and the Learn Local network, helping adult learners progress into further study or work. S&T collaborates across government, industry, education providers, and communities to deliver skills-focused solutions that improve workforce outcomes and enable businesses to access a skilled workforce.

About You To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience:

• Strategic Planning : Ensures day to day planning and work processes are in line with team/organisation strategy; Identifies and develops own and team objectives linking strategies to actions to achieve these; Guides others in strategic planning process.
• Project Delivery : Defines tasks to be delivered to meet agreed outcomes; Coordinates and guides others in the execution of work activities; Monitors progress of tasks aga inst plans and takes corrective action when required.
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving : Resolves issues through deep understanding/interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines aren't available, analyses ideas available and takes action including in consultation with others to resolve problems.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder; Links people with other areas as appropriate; Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction; Constructively deals with stakeholder issues.
• Data Literacy : Considers data sources, collection and structure impacts in the delivery of data analysis. Generates descriptive statistics and relevant data visualisation leading to decisions under the guidance from subject matter experts.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact John Cook, Manager, Infrastructure Planning and Property via email [emailprotected] or [phone]

The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards .

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on Monday, 5 October 2026.