Project Officer

THE ROLE

The Project Officer in the Housing Development Branch will place a key role in providing support services to the project team who are focused on delivering the Government's agenda of increasing access to affordable housing for Victorians. The role will contribute to a variety of complex projects at the development and delivery phases, the procurement of contracted services and products, reporting and ongoing process improvement. The projects will be predominately in regional locations (Greater Bendigo, East or South Gippsland, Greater Geelong, Warrnambool and Shepparton).

Are You

• Ideally experienced within the social housing sector with a proven track record of fast-tracked social infrastructure projects?
• Able to conceptualise an idea and turn the idea into a deliverable that meet business needs?  
• Open to new ideas; show initiative; proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them? 
• Strong in analytical thinking and comfortable dealing with high levels of complexity? 
• Able to build and maintain effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders? 
  
  

COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

How To Apply

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 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.

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)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.