Recovery Project Officer - Assets

Parks Victoria; Horsham; Vor Ort; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Parks Victoria in Horsham seeks an experienced Recovery Project Officer - Assets to coordinate and deliver infrastructure recovery works across park assets and visitor facilities. You will work with internal teams, contractors and Traditional Owners to ensure safe, efficient delivery and high-quality outcomes, while aligning with environmental and heritage requirements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and continuous improvement to build resilience in Victoria"s parks.

Qualifikationen

• Experience delivering operational, technical, infrastructure or asset-related projects.
• Knowledge of project management life cycle across planning, execution, monitoring and closure.
• Experience in contract management, procurement and governance processes.
• Experience coordinating contractors and work programs to achieve safe and effective outcomes.
• Understanding of environmental and cultural heritage requirements relevant to public land and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• Demonstrated commitment to respectful and inclusive engagement with Traditional Owners.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in project management, asset management or a related field.
• A current Victorian Driver"s Licence.

Aufgaben

• Deliver infrastructure recovery projects that restore and strengthen park assets across Parks Victoria.
• Coordinate delivery of recovery works across park infrastructure, assets and visitor facilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support continuous improvement and resilience of park infrastructure.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Contract management

Procurement

Governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Safety & risk management

Traditional Owners engagement

Ausbildung

Project management qualification

Asset management qualification

Equivalent experience

Jobbeschreibung

• Deliver infrastructure recovery projects that restore and strengthen park assets
• Help build more resilient parks following natural disasters
• Work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, contractors and communities

• Deliver infrastructure recovery projects that restore and strengthen park assets
• Help build more resilient parks following natural disasters
• Work collaboratively with Traditional Owners, contractors and communities

About the Role

The Recovery Project Officer - Assets plays a key role in delivering infrastructure recovery projects that restore and strengthen Parks Victoria's assets following natural disasters.

Based in Horsham, you will coordinate the delivery of recovery works across park infrastructure, assets and visitor facilities. Working across project planning, procurement, contractor coordination, compliance and reporting, you will help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, Traditional Owners and other stakeholders while considering environmental, cultural heritage and community requirements. You will also contribute to continuous improvement and help build greater resilience into park infrastructure to reduce future risks.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project or asset professional who wants to apply their skills to meaningful recovery work and contribute to the long-term resilience of Victoria's parks.

About the Team

At Parks Victoria, our people work together to protect and manage Victoria's parks and reserves while delivering positive environmental, economic and social outcomes for the community.

The Operations and Delivery Division is responsible for on-ground park management, including visitor infrastructure and assets, conservation programs, community engagement and partnerships with Traditional Owners.

As part of the recovery program, you will collaborate across teams and stakeholder groups to:

• Deliver practical and effective recovery outcomes.
• Build respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, contractors and communities.
• Respond to changing operational priorities and emerging risks.
• Maintain strong standards of safety, governance and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to improve recovery delivery and strengthen infrastructure resilience.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• Demonstrated experience delivering operational, technical, infrastructure or asset-related projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles across planning, execution, monitoring and project closure.
• Experience in contract management, procurement and governance processes.
• Experience coordinating contractors and work programs to achieve safe and effective outcomes.
• An understanding of environmental and cultural heritage requirements relevant to public land and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, risk management and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish cooperative working relationships.
• A demonstrated commitment to respectful and inclusive engagement with Traditional Owners.
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in project management, asset management or a related field.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application close date: Wednesday 20th of October 2026

We focus on hiring people who value collaboration and integrity. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender.

Employment Requirements

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

The position is Grade 5, fixed term and based in Horsham. The role may involve working in remote locations, driving long distances including on unsealed roads, and walking long distances in parks and forests. A police check forms part of the selection process.