Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Occupation: Projects
Reference: VG/101323
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions.
For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.
We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.
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Fixed term role: 6 monthsUsual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)The Role The Project Manager – Engagement will oversee the project plan to implement the SEC Centre of Training Excellence and lead strategic engagement with the renewable energy sector to identify and align industry workforce needs and establish partnerships to support Victoria's skills, training and education response.
Develop and implement the SEC COTE project plan using best-practice approaches, incorporating iterative improvement and user feedback to refine project outcomes.
Monitor performance, manage risks and issues, and provide authoritative advice to senior executives as needed to ensure project outputs and objectives are met.Develop and maintain detailed project artefacts throughout the project lifecycle.
Apply iterative feedback loops to meet evolving project needs and agreed quality standards and support effective governance requirements.Lead detailed stakeholder mapping within the renewable energy sector, including employers, industry associations, and peak bodies.
Develop and implement an engagement strategy to establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with industry partners with an emphasis on understanding workforce needs, challenges, and opportunities within the renewable energy sector.Develop innovative approaches to secure industry investment, including direct funding, in-kind support, sponsorship, and access to equipment or expertise.
Encourage creative problem-solving and co-creation with partners to negotiate agreements that maximise mutual benefits.The Team The position of Project Manager - Engagement forms part of the Strategic Skills Projects (SSP) branch within the Skills and Employment Group.
SSP responds to key skills and employment priorities and election commitments delivering key strategic cross-cutting projects through agile project teams.
Current projects include leading the government response and implementation of the recommendations from the Apprenticeships Taskforce and development of the business case and implementation plan for the creation of the SEC Centre of Training Excellence, paving the way for its establishment.
Establishing the SEC Centre of Training Excellence is a key Victorian Government initiative that aims to partner with industry, and the skills, training, and education sector to attract and train the skilled workforce required for Victoria's energy transition.
About You Key to success in this role are outstanding:
Project management skills including the ability to identify and manage priorities, resources, requirements, scope, timelines, and risk.Industry engagement and relationship management expertise, with a commitment to building strong, collaborative and productive working relationships internally and across a variety of partners within the department, other government departments and agencies, community groups, and industry to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes.Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Phil Jones, Project Director SEC CoTE, on 0408 939 109 / ******.
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For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment.
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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. For all "JSE eligible" candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position.
Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. Applications close at 23:59pm on 2 February 2025. 12 jobs are currently listed for Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.
Job type:Full time
Job classification:VPSG6
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