Senior Project Officer

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join the Equality Programs team. You will work across a variety of programs and communities, focusing on the LGBTIQA+ sector, and help deliver timely program outcomes.

The role emphasises strong program management, stakeholder engagement, and the development of robust processes to support grant delivery. It offers leadership opportunities within a collaborative government environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage processes that support the efficient delivery of projects and grants programs.
• Provide grants management advice to internal and external stakeholders on budgets, planning, timing and risk.
• Support the Manager with grants management, including stakeholder management and risk monitoring.

Job description

THE ROLE

As a Senior Project Officer you will be a driven and motivated team player in the Equality Programs team with strong program management skills. You will deliver work across a variety of programs and projects and with a range of communities and community organisations, with a focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) sector.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Project Officer you will be a driven and motivated team player in the Equality Programs team with strong program management skills. You will deliver work across a variety of programs and projects and with a range of communities and community organisations, with a focus on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) sector.
The successful candidate will be well organised who can support team members to manage and monitor grant contractual arrangements and develop strong stakeholder relationships across Victoria. You will also drive and monitor grant program activity and contribute to the development of high-quality processes that lead to timely program delivery. This role will suit someone looking for team leadership opportunities.

Accountabilities Include

• Develop and manage processes that support the efficient delivery of a broad range of projects and grants programs, including the development and management of appropriate administrative systems.
• In line with the Grants Management Framework, lead the support and advice to internal and external stakeholders on appropriate grants delivery.
• Lead and provide support to the Manager on grants management, including advice on budgets, project planning, stakeholder management, timing and risk management.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Prioritised role - Priority consideration will be given to LGBTIQA+ applicants, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. You will be given priority consideration.

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.