Senior Project Coordinator

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC; Victoria; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC is seeking a Senior Project Coordinator to support planning, design, and delivery of initiatives that advance Agriculture Victoria and DEECA priorities. The role translates strategic intent into practical project and change activities to strengthen organisational performance.

Working in a hybrid PMO/CMO environment, you will apply best-practice project and change management, governance, data management, reporting, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Experience with data governance practices and turning data into evidence-based insights.
• Formal accreditation in project management and change management methodologies is desirable.
• Knowledge of DEECA and Agriculture Victoria policies, procedures and systems is desirable.
• Experience delivering large-scale organisational changes with public/private sector involvement is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and deliver initiatives that advance DEECA/AV strategic priorities.
• Provide governance support, reporting, risk and issue management across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate change planning, workshops, and records management.
• Engage with stakeholders to ensure alignment and delivery within hybrid PMO/CMO environments.

Skills

Data governance

Data analysis

Insights development

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Job description

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action VIC – Victoria

The Senior Project Coordinator, Program Delivery Unit (PDU) supports the planning, design, and delivery of internal initiatives that advance Agriculture Victoria’s (AV) and DEECA’s strategic priorities. The role delivers special programs and projects and translates strategic intent into practical project and change activities that strengthen organisational performance.

Working in a hybrid PMO/CMO environment, the Senior Project Coordinator applies best practice project and change management, organisational design, communications, data management, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across the full project lifecycle.

The role provides high quality coordination, analysis, and delivery support to the Manager, Program Delivery Unit and senior stakeholders, including planning, governance support, reporting, risk and issue management, change planning, workshop coordination, data analysis, and records management. It ensures compliance with Victorian Government requirements, including Clause 11.

As part of an agile, multidisciplinary team, the Senior Project Coordinator supports the prioritisation and delivery of initiatives that improve organisational performance and outcomes for Victoria’s community, environment, and agriculture sector.

The role brings a growth mindset, strong collaboration skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement and a positive team culture.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in data management, analysis and insights development, including the ability to establish robust data governance practices, synthesise complex information, and translate data into evidence-based insights that inform strategic decision‑making, program performance and organisational outcomes is desirable.
• Accreditation in a formal project management and change management methodologies such as Project Management Excellence, PRINCE2, ADKAR or other is desirable.
• Knowledge and experience of DEECA and Agriculture Victoria policy, procedures and systems is desirable.
• Experience in delivering large‑scale organisational changes such as structural changes or operating model reviews with public and private sector organisations is desirable.

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 Months. 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

Other relevant information:

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.

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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.