Job type: Full time / Until 30 June 2025
Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance
Occupation: Projects
Reference: VG/1833502
About us The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.
Group/Division/Branch Industrial Relations Victoria Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV) provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to Government and departments. IRV engages with employers, employees and their representatives, to support a positive industrial relations environment and advocate for fair and secure work and gender pay equity. IRV consists of two branches plus the Office of the Deputy Secretary:
Private Sector Industrial RelationsPublic Sector Industrial RelationsNational Labour Hire Project (NLHP) The National Labour Hire Project (NLHP) team is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for preparatory work leading to establishing a new independent statutory body, the National Labour Hire Regulator (NLHR), administering a national labour hire licensing system proposed to replace the four existing state and territory-based licensing schemes and expand the application of licensing to the other four jurisdictions. The project is being led by the Victorian Government on behalf of all State, Territory and Commonwealth governments, to ensure a harmonised approach to labour hire regulation across Australia. The harmonised approach is intended to provide a level playing field for labour hire businesses and protect vulnerable workers from unlawful exploitation.
About the role Key accountabilities Assist with the project establishment of a new independent statutory body – the National Labour Hire Regulator (Regulator) – providing high quality project support.Develop and maintain an effective project schedule and work breakdown structure consistent with organisational objectives, including monitoring work against the baseline and reporting on status to Executive leadership.Coordinate and develop key briefing materials for the Executive Team, ensuring adequate preparation for all meetings, events and associated activities.Actively engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, developing professional and productive working relationships in a complex and time-pressured environment to achieve project deliverables and build buy-in and support.About you We are seeking applications from candidates with:
Demonstrated experience in project administration/coordination and the provision of the full range of project, administrative and operational support functions to a project team.Strong project management skills, including establishing and maintaining project plans, project schedules, risk and decision registers and other project documentation, experience in Microsoft Project, and project management methodology.Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and changing priorities through effective priority setting, negotiation skills and the ability to adapt to business needs.Excellent interpersonal skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment to support project and related business activities.Demonstrated experience in establishing relationships with and liaising with a diverse range of stakeholders, understanding their underlying needs and issues in relation to planning, project management and support functions.Experience and qualifications A formal qualification in project management is highly desirable.Experience in project management roles will be well regarded, including contract management, procurement and financial reporting.About our culture We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board. If during the recruitment process, you are identified as the preferred candidate for this role, you will be required to seek approval from your manager and Executive Director to undertake this role as a secondment.
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Trisha Xavier at ******.
To apply, select the 'Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience. Applications close at midnight, 16 December, 2024.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.
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