Project Officer – Statewide Operations

Embark on this exciting job opportunity within our Statewide Operations team as a Project Officer. In this role, you will be at the forefront of providing project support to a number of policies and programs across the team. We are actively searching for someone who is a collaborative team player, possesses superb communication and data management skills, and a keen attention to details. This is a permanent vacancy.

About The Department Of Education

The Department of Education are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.

About The Role

Responsibilities include:

• Participate in, and undertake a designated project and organisational change activities.
• Resolve operational problems and assist in the development and implementation of initiatives, policies, processes and systems for effective and efficient administration of departmental services.
• Assist in coordinating the implementation of policies, practices and procedures, relating to the project.
• Prepare reports and submissions on a range of specific departmental services and respond to related matters identified during the review process.
• Assist with the development and delivery of training for staff in the work unit and other departmental employees.
• Attend meetings with departmental officers to discuss, evaluate and revise systems and procedures.
• Assist in the dissemination of project information to departmental staff and members of the public.

What You Need To SucceedWe are seeking a team player with excellent communication skills, an eye for detail and data management skills. While there are no mandatory requirements, the ideal applicant will have the following key attributes:

• Ability to provide finance and project administration support across a number of programs.
• Ability to develop, process and monitor correspondence for various programs.
• Ability to provide accurate project advice and guidance to schools, regions and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Ability to manage work tasks under competing priorities and deadlines.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.How To ApplyPlease attach the following:

• A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (one of whom should be your current supervisor).
• A brief response (maximum 1 page) to the “How you will be assessed” section of the attached role description outlining your suitability for the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).

The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.  Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.

Occupational group Project Management