Portfolio Data Officer, Homes Victoria

THE ROLE
Are you:

• Competent in a range of program management concepts and have experience in the management of the core project data elements in capital-related projects?
• Excited to ensure the projects' details are accurate and that others can rely upon the outcomes of your efforts?
• Effective at collaborating with others to achieve a common set of goals?

The Portfolio Data Officer role has been created within the Enterprise and Portfolio Governance (EPG) function to support the effectively delivery on Homes Victoria's capital program commitments, including the Big Housing Build. To ensure programs are effectively and proactively managed, it is critical that core underlying program data is accurate, timely and is subject to appropriate oversight.
The role will work with the Portfolio Data Manager to ensure that core program information (with a focus on financial and schedule information) is effectively managed and kept up to date in combination with the broader EPG team.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
1. Support the execution of a range of recurring processes for the updating of core project data including:
(a) program and project schedules, including program interdependencies.
(b) program and project financial tracking, including budget loading, forecasting and actual tracking.
(c) cross-program financial overheads, including budget loading, forecasting and actual tracking.
For each element, the incoming data is to be validated for accuracy (including variance analysis) and achievability with feedback provided directly to the project managers or via the broader EPG team as appropriate.
2. Assist the monthly reporting processes, as directed, with the provision of validated data and key observations that support key data changes, variances and/or anomalies.
3. Contribute to the enhancement Homes Victoria Project Management Framework and digital program management platform through identifying and capturing of improvements.
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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current , 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 (JSE)
https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page
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.