Address Job Description
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Department of Transport and Planning
Salary: $74,580 - $90,558
Occupation: Projects
Reference: 3068
About the Role
*This is a Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2025* *Multiple positions*
We are looking for a dynamic Project Support Officer to join our team, providing essential support to the Commercial Delivery Team in the coordination of whole-of-government activities for state significant Precincts. As a crucial member of the team, you will contribute to the achievement of economic and social objectives for these Precincts, ensuring the seamless execution of projects. The role involves collaboration with a broader group of VPS staff and sits within the Precinct Delivery team, reporting to the Senior Project Officer. If you are a team player with a passion for project coordination and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team working towards impactful outcomes for our community.
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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Strategic Support – Under guidance, participated in the development of strategic initiatives within whole-of-government coordination activities for state significant Precincts.
Team Contribution – Worked cooperatively and collaboratively with team members, and has effectively coordinated works and duties within defined scopes as assigned by supervisor/s. project partners, government agencies, local councils and businesses.
Understanding of Processes – Understood the governance structures, systems and processes utilised within state significant Precincts.
Project Delivery – Ensured that work is delivered according to set timeframes, resulting in project outcomes being met.
Stakeholder Advice – Provided valuable advice to internal and external stakeholders on straight-forward matters. Any complex matters identified have been escalated to supervisor/s for advice and direction.
To be successful in this role, you will be someone who excels in collaborative environments, showcasing a strong ability to cooperate and work seamlessly within a team to achieve shared goals. Your track record should demonstrate a profound understanding of team dynamics, individual roles, and the alignment of your work with both team plans and organisational values. Your problem-solving prowess should shine through examples of providing resolutions based on policy or process guidelines, coupled with a keen ability to improve critical thinking. Your experience in executing work tasks against plans, prioritising effectively in the absence of defined plans, and maintaining meticulous project records will set you apart. Additionally, your commitment to understanding stakeholder requirements, identifying improvement opportunities, and consistently delivering high-quality outcomes for both internal and external stakeholders will make you an invaluable asset to our team.
Qualifications and Experience
Desirable
Experience providing secretariat support for projects.
Experience in government writing styles, including preparing written briefs.
What we offer
Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How to Apply
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Applications should include a resume and a cover letter.
Applications close 11.59pm on Monday 5 February 2024
For further information about the role please contact Andrew Hanining, A/Director, Commercial Delivery via email at andrew.haining@transport.vic.gov.au
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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