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. Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.Senior Project Officer, Marrung Team Salary: $109,730 - $132,764 (Plus Superannuation) Ongoing role Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 35 Collins Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available) ONLY ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION OF S12(1) OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT (VIC). For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed The Role The role of the Senior Project Officer, Marrung Team is to engage, partner and collaborate with the Koorie community, including Aboriginal organisations and the wider TAFE network. The work will involve scoping, implementing and monitoring programs to achieve outcomes for Koorie learners. The responsibilities of the Senior Project Officer will include: Establishes mechanisms to monitor impact of work to deliver projects with forward planning and strong documentation of project work. Provide authoritative advice to Manager and Executives on proactive engagement and partnership opportunities Establish and manage governance arrangements, processes, and working groups. The Team The position of Senior Project Officer forms a part of the Office of TAFE Coordination and Delivery in the Skills and Employment group. This Group focuses on enabling Victorians to gain access to skills and employment opportunities and enabling a strong pipeline of workers to meet Victoria's skills needs, now and into the future. About You The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: Specialist/Technical Expertise for 'Project Stakeholder management Planning and Organising Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Tracey Evans, Manager Marrung Team on 0455 307 977 or at ******. The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory a