Strategic Projects Lead — Governance & Planning

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 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