Project Officer

Description:

THE ROLE
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to for a high-performing individual to join the Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Branch and support the design and implementation of a range of projects which improve housing outcomes for First Peoples. You will have demonstrable experience of being a critical and analytical thinker; being proactive and organised; and having excellent stakeholder management, communication and project management skills.
Are you:
* Highly organised with excellent administration and project skills?
* Able to build genuine, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with a broad range of colleagues?
* A great learner, who enjoys the challenge of being part of a new and growing environment?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Undertake a range of administrative tasks including transactions and records management, procurement, managing program Expressions of Interest, and assessing grant applications.
* Provide regular monitoring and reporting including reconciliation of accounts to support the Home Ownership Program operation and the Program Manager.
* Facilitate the payment of grants to recipients, including actively liaising with solicitors and conveyancers to enable grant payments to be held in trust.
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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLEThe Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role. This is a Prioritised role - If you are a person with Aboriginal and Torres Islander, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.