Senior Project Officer

Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Project Officer in Organisational Strategy and Governance Branch supports the Secretary and Board to drive whole-of-department oversight, strategy, and improvement to strengthen departmental outcomes. Based in Melbourne, the role focuses on delivering priority projects, governance, reporting, and continuous improvement to ensure practices reflect good governance across the department.

You will collaborate across teams, manage complex inputs, and provide high-quality advice and

Qualifications

• Experience in project management and delivering complex programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead strategy, planning and governance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead elements of the department's strategy and planning work.
• Coordinate complex inputs for priority work across the department.
• Provide capability uplift and support across strategy and planning.
• Contribute to team work program including project management and change management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project management

Change management

Systems thinking

Continuous improvement

Job description

THE ROLEThe Senior Project Officer in Organisational Strategy and Governance Branch, Strategic Planning team and supports the Secretary and Board to fulfil their accountabilities by driving whole-of-department oversight, strategy and improvement to strengthen departmental outcomes.We support strategic planning for the department that includes, oversight, governance, reporting; and delivers priority projects that enhance the DFFH work and deliver. An integral part of the Strategic Planning team, the Senior Project Officer supports delivery of a broad range of key priorities with a focus on continuous improvement to ensure systems and processes reflect good practice and effectively support the department. Well-developed stakeholder management and communication skills are essential in order to build collaborative relationships and support a busy workplace.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Leading elements of the department's strategy and planning work.Coordinating complex inputs for priority work across the departmentCapability uplift, consultation and support across the department for strategy and planningContributing to the team's work program, such as project management, problem solving, systems thinking and change management.Are you:Comfortable with ambiguity, resilient and adaptable with a growth mindset (willing to jump in and try new things) and keen to learn and share knowledge?Someone who volunteers to untangle a knot and enjoys doing puzzles?A team player who supports colleagues and works towards shared deliverablesAble to build diverse and meaningful relationships across professional and structural boundaries and disciplines?ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDEProject Delivery: Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including research, analysis, artefact creation and project implementation, project management, resourcing and timelines. Utilising program and project management tools to continuously manage project resources, budgets, governance and risks.Analysis, evidence, and outcomes: lead analysis and research of potentially complex systems and policies and processes to;- best practice strategy and planning models and implementation of these across the department- develop business cases for change, including options analysis, feasibility, cost and benefit estimation, investment logic, and benefits management planning- develop quality briefs, process flows, business analysis, reports, budgets, policy frameworks and other relevant documents and correspondence on complex issues.- develop and contribute to outcomes and evaluation of program activities.Quality Communication and advice: Provide timely, high-quality and accurate advice and artefacts with a high degree of sensitivity, in both verbal and written form with a high level of knowledge, expertise and risk analysis, preparing all necessary documentation, conducting investigation and review interviews, gathering evidence and writing reports and presentations.Please open the position description to read more.HOW TO APPLYApplicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)Please apply to submit your interest in this position.