Senior Project Officer

Homes Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Homes Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Project Officer to drive initiatives to modernise and streamline security models within the asset management environment. Based in the Maintenance Modernisation Unit, the role focuses on developing and implementing a new contract model that improves renter experience, transparency, and operational efficiency.

The position requires blending technical asset security protocols with strategic maintenance workflows to ensure risk-proportionate,

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/700232

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities.
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on the ad.
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)

THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer drives project initiatives to modernise and streamline security models within Homes Victoria's asset management environment. Operating within the Maintenance Modernisation Unit, this role is pivotal in developing and implementing a new contract model designed to improve the renter experience, drive transparency, enhance operational efficiency, and remain flexible to the agency's evolving needs. By blending technical asset security protocols with strategic maintenance workflows, the position ensures that security frameworks are risk-proportionate, efficient, and directly support the successful rollout of the new contract model.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Performs project management and support activities to contribute to the development and delivery of a range of projects in line with established objectives.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation for reporting, monitoring and evaluation purposes to ensure accessibility of quality information and contribute to the achievement of project outcomes.
• Communicate with key stakeholders and coordinate working groups, committees and consultations to facilitate exchange of information and support project completion in line with project plans

Applications close Monday 23 November 2026 at 11.59pm