Senior Project Officer

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Senior Project Officer

• $95,275 - $115,276 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed Term - until 7 June 2019   
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The position of Senior Project Officer forms a part of the Policy, Programs, Small Business and Employment division, Employment Outcomes branch within the Employment, Investment and Trade group.

The Community and Social Innovation Branch supports the growth of inclusive local economies in targeted locations across Victoria. Working within a dynamic environment, the Senior Project Officer will work as part of a small team and with stakeholders from across government, communities and business to deliver projects which drive the implementation of the Victorian Social Enterprise Strategy and support increased labour market participation amongst communities experiencing disadvantage.

High level conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to apply complex concepts to project development are essential. The successful applicant will have excellent communications and influencing skills with the demonstrated ability to develop effective, collaborative working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including local communities. 

The successful candidate will have demonstrated knowledge of government and industry policy in the economic development area.  The successful applicant will work effectively as a leader and as a member of a team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and undertake a wide variety of work across the branch and broader PPSBE division.

For a confidential discussion, please call Fiona Wright Manager Projects on 03 9651 9019.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department.

For further information on the position, please see the attached position description.  To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now' button below. 

Applications close at midnight on 22 July 2018.

Please note:  When submitting your application online, there will be questions pertaining to a number of the position's Key Selection Criteria to which you are required to respond.

The generic online form may ask you to provide the responses to all of the KSC. At this step in the on-line process, please only upload your resume and cover letter (there is NO requirement to address all of the KSC) and move on to the last screen where you will be asked to submit responses to the specific questions only". Complete these specific questions to complete your application.

Question 1

Provide an example where you have utilised your strategy or project management skills to manage a program/project that has successfully performed against objective and targets.

Question 2

Describe a situation where you have had to present on a complex issue that resulted in you influencing a good outcome. What you did and what was the result.