Project Officer

Position Title: Projects Officer Salary: $100,894 - $114,476 (plus superannuation) Tenure: Fixed term (12 months – parental leave backfill) Usual Hours of Work: Part-time (0.8 FTE, flexibility may be available) Usual Work Location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC (flexibility may be available) The Role The Projects Officer supports the operational and administrative functions of the international Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) office network. This role is responsible for coordinating a broad range of corporate and business processes including procurement, financial administration, travel coordination, contract management, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is motivated, adaptable, and collaborative, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and achieving outcomes. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, international office teams, and external providers to ensure efficient operations and contribute to innovative and effective service delivery. Main Accountabilities

• Provide specialist administrative and corporate support expertise
• Develop and apply guidelines within the work area
• Apply processes authoritatively and provide policy guidance
• Convey specialist concepts and policies to stakeholders
• Manage projects and develop recommendations within area of expertise

The Team The position of Projects Officer forms part of the VGTI Operations branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group. The ITI group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation, and increase international competitiveness. The VGTI Operations team supports a global network of 23 international offices by delivering operational and business support services that enable trade and investment activities. About You You bring strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver outcomes. You demonstrate sound critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, using judgement to interpret guidelines and resolve issues. You are also experienced in coordinating and delivering projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and aligned with organisational objectives. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact: Michael Benison, Operations Manager VGTI Operations michael.benison@global.vic.gov.au The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. 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 refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. How To Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59pm on 8 June 2026.