Senior Project Officer Divestment

The Senior Project Officer Divestment will be responsible for initiating improvements in divestment practices (including leasing), coordinating property transactions and reporting into whole of government processes.  The position provides specialist advice and guidance in the development and implementation of policies and guidelines relating to the divestment of Crown land and more generally Crown land management.

The Senior Project Officer Divestment will work closely with the team manager and other team members, as well as regional staff, tenants and proponents.

This position will be required to manage a member of the team.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Desirable:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in land administration and Government property transactions with a particular focus on divestment including leasing and interagency transfers.
• Experience preparing ministerial briefs, reports, and legal documentation related to property transactions.
• Familiarity with Crown land legislation such as the Land Act 1958, Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978, and related frameworks

This is an ongoing position. 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 Tuesday, 09 June 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.