Statewide Community Programs Project Officer

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Meaningful work connecting people with

Hybrid work from La Trobe Street

Job summary

Parks Victoria is seeking an experienced Community Programs Project Officer to coordinate statewide community programs and support consistent, inclusive participation across the organisation. You will work with statewide teams, regional staff, Traditional Owners, community partners and other stakeholders to develop practical systems and tools for place-based delivery.

You will manage project plans, actions, milestones and reporting while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in community development, program design, communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating community programs, community activation, partnerships or stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Experience developing project plans, tracking milestones, coordinating actions and maintaining project documentation.
• Strong communication, planning, organisational and collaboration skills.
• The ability to build respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, community groups, volunteers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Confidence using digital communication platforms, shared content systems, project management tools and basic reporting tools.
• An understanding of contemporary volunteering practices, inclusion, workplace safety, governance and risk management.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community program and stakeholder engagement projects in a complex operating environment.
• Develop project plans, coordinate actions, monitor milestones and maintain accurate delivery documentation.
• Build cooperative relationships with Traditional Owners, community groups, program partners and internal stakeholders.
• Translate statewide guidance into practical tools, templates, workflows and processes for regional teams.
• Use data, participation insights and stakeholder feedback to support reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Promote programs through clear written communication, digital channels and audience‑focused messaging.
• Identify delivery risks, process gaps and operational issues, recommending practical solutions and escalating matters appropriately.
• Support inclusive participation by helping community members and volunteers feel welcomed, informed, valued and connected.
• Coordinate competing priorities and cross‑functional activities to achieve agreed project and program outcomes.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in community development, program design, communications or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1000748CPP

Coordinate statewide community programs that strengthen participation and connect people with parks and nature. Build meaningful partnerships and develop practical tools and processes that support consistent, inclusive program delivery across Parks Victoria.

• Lead projects that strengthen and unify community programs across Parks Victoria.
• Build meaningful partnerships volunteers and community organisations.
• Enjoy a 22-month fixed-term opportunity with hybrid working from La Trobe Street.

About Parks Victoria

At Parks Victoria, we're passionate about connecting people with nature and protecting some of Victoria's most treasured landscapes. We manage more than four million hectares of parks and reserves and work closely with Traditional Owners, volunteers, community groups and partner organisations to deliver positive environmental, social and economic outcomes for all Victorians.

We're seeking an experienced Community Programs Project Officer to help develop, coordinate and unify statewide community programs, supporting consistent, inclusive and effective community participation across Parks Victoria.

We offer

• Meaningful work that connects people, parks and nature.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities to build your project, program and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• The opportunity to influence community programs across a diverse statewide organisation.

The Opportunity

As the Community Programs Project Officer, you will coordinate projects that support the development, implementation and integration of Parks Victoria's statewide community programs. Working across statewide teams, regional staff, Traditional Owners, community partners and other stakeholders, you will develop practical systems, tools and processes that enable effective place-based delivery.

You will manage project plans, actions, milestones and reporting while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, reduce duplication and improve community participation. You will also use program data and stakeholder feedback to support decision‑making, strengthen communications and demonstrate the impact of community programs.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of defined project activities and contribute to a clearer, more coordinated approach to community activation across Parks Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate community program and stakeholder engagement projects in a complex operating environment.
• Develop project plans, coordinate actions, monitor milestones and maintain accurate delivery documentation.
• Build cooperative relationships with Traditional Owners, community groups, program partners and internal stakeholders.
• Translate statewide guidance into practical tools, templates, workflows and processes for regional teams.
• Use data, participation insights and stakeholder feedback to support reporting, evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Promote programs through clear written communication, digital channels and audience‑focused messaging.
• Identify delivery risks, process gaps and operational issues, recommending practical solutions and escalating matters appropriately.
• Support inclusive participation by helping community members and volunteers feel welcomed, informed, valued and connected.
• Coordinate competing priorities and cross‑functional activities to achieve agreed project and program outcomes.

About You

You are an organised and collaborative project professional who is passionate about community participation and creating meaningful connections between people, parks and nature.

You can work independently, manage competing priorities and bring people together around shared objectives. You communicate clearly, build trusted stakeholder relationships and take a practical, solutions-focused approach to improving programs, systems and ways of working.

You'll bring

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in community development, program design, communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating community programs, community activation, partnerships or stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Experience developing project plans, tracking milestones, coordinating actions and maintaining project documentation.
• Strong communication, planning, organisational and collaboration skills.
• The ability to build respectful relationships with Traditional Owners, community groups, volunteers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Confidence using digital communication platforms, shared content systems, project management tools and basic reporting tools.
• An understanding of contemporary volunteering practices, inclusion, workplace safety, governance and risk management.
• A current Victorian Driver's Licence.

Your application will need to include:

• A Current Resume
• A Cover Letter

Application Close date: Wednesday 7th of October 2026

Sound like you?

For a confidential discussion about the role, contact [e-mail] or apply online!

If you don't hold every skill or experience detailed above, please don't rule yourself out. 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.

If this resonates with you, then please consider applying or getting in touch to discuss.

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. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11.59pm