Strategic Projects Lead for TAFE Initiatives

Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Officer to drive delivery of complex projects within the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance Branch. You will manage milestones, risks and stakeholder engagement to ensure outcomes on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include developing project briefs, analysing complex issues, coordinating cross‑functional teams and negotiating timelines with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• You will bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, identifying shared issues and using them to build mutually beneficial partnerships.
• You will also have demonstrated project delivery capability, translating strategies into programs or projects that achieve required outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop project briefs consistent with business plan direction.
• Develop briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for discussion and consideration and contribute to the development of final options for decision.
• Provide leadership in the adaptation and application of concepts to operational matters within the local work area.
• Manage cross-functional delivery within a defined service.
• Negotiate with stakeholders and peers to gain cooperation and meet timelines for delivery of projects, services or advice.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Project delivery

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Officer to drive delivery of complex projects within the TAFE Strategy, Systems and Tertiary Governance Branch. You will manage milestones, risks and stakeholder engagement to ensure outcomes on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include developing project briefs, analysing complex issues, coordinating cross‑functional teams and negotiating timelines with stakeholders.