Project Officer, Gippsland

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

Job summary

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions in Morwell, Victoria, seeks a Project Officer to support Apprenticeships Victoria initiatives, helping to create more opportunities for apprentices and trainees.

Reporting to the Priority Apprenticeships Manager Gippsland, you will assist with policy implementation, project management and stakeholder engagement across government agencies, industry partners and the training system.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification desirable.
• Experience supporting policy implementation and project management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist administrative and corporate support expertise.
• Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level.
• Develop and implement operational communication and consultation strategies for specific projects.
• Prepare project scopes and briefs within broad parameters.
• Draft reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Job description

Project Officer

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 plus superannuation

Work Type: Fixed term up to 30 June 2027

Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)

Usual work location: Latrobe Valley GovHub, 65 Church Street, Morwell (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Role As Project Officer with Apprenticeships Victoria (AV), you will support initiatives that create more job opportunities for apprentices and trainees entering careers in areas experiencing skills shortages. Reporting to the Priority Apprenticeships Manager, Gippsland, you will support policy implementation and project management, working collaboratively with Victorian Government agencies, major project employers, and the TAFE and training system. You will bring strong communication, problem-solving and project management skills, along with the ability to develop and manage systems that support project monitoring and evaluation.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide specialist administrative and corporate support expertise.
• Prepare reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level.
• Develop and implement operational communication and consultation strategies for specific projects.
• Prepare project scopes and briefs within broad parameters.
• Draft reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data.

The Team

The position of Project Officer forms part of Apprenticeships Victoria within the Skills and TAFE Group. Skills and TAFE 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 with government, industry and education partners, the Group supports a responsive, high-quality vocational education and training system aligned with industry needs and stronger pathways into employment. Apprenticeships Victoria works with key partners across government, the Victorian Skills Authority, the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority, and the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery to deliver a pipeline of skilled workers for Victoria's priority industries. Its work includes apprenticeships and traineeship policy development, innovative program design, local partnerships, participation and retention initiatives, and engagement to promote apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities and career pathways.

About You

You bring an outcomes-focused approach, understand how your work contributes to broader team and organisational priorities, and collaborate effectively to share information and support colleagues. You can plan and coordinate work in line with strategic objectives, communicate clearly with different audiences, and engage constructively with stakeholders to address issues and improve service delivery. A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Georgia King, Director, Partnerships and System Response , on 0437 469 468 or at [email protected]

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.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 25 OCTOBER 2026.