Project Officer

The Regions, Environment, Climate Action, and First Peoples Group (RECAFP) is the home of DEECA’s expertise on climate action, the circular economy, environment protection and the management of natural and built assets on public land across Victoria.  DEECA Regions Division enables government priorities by delivering integrated, place-based programs, projects and regional services to stakeholders and community on behalf of DEECA.  The Office of the Executive Director DEECA Regions leads the strategic and systems uplift required to strengthen DEECA’s placed-based model for DEECA, driving improvements to locally based decision making and regional service delivery to the community across the breadth of DEECA’s portfolios.

The Project Officer is located within a multi-disciplinary team within the Office of the Executive Director DEECA Regions. The role provides expert advice, information and services to develop, coordinate and deliver complex projects in support of priorities across DEECA Regions Division, with a particular focus on corporate planning and performance functions, workforce, financial management, business analytics, governance and coordination.

About you:

• highly organised
• sound analytical and problem-solving skills
• a demonstrated commitment to delivering customer-focussed service excellence
• a self-motivated individual
• excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• confident to liaise with key stakeholders.​

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Desirable

• Qualification and/or experience in human resource management
• Experience in coordination and delivery of corporate functions and services
• Experience contributing to strategic projects that improve systems, processes and communications
• Knowledge of the regional context and opportunities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, SharePoint), with demonstrated experience in data management, analysis and reporting

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 05 July 2026. 

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.