Senior Project Officer

The Senior Project Officer will manage complex programs and commercial projects within the Innovation, Commercial and Investment Attraction Division. The Senior Project Officer is required to ensure project management and contract administration functions and processes are completed within required timeframes and to a high standard. This role will also contribute to strategic business planning, implementation and delivery of new programs and projects, manage cross functional delivery of programs and provide leadership and guidance on sensitive and complex policy and delivery issues.

The Senior Project Officer will support the Manager, Commercial Transitions and will be responsible for day-to-day delivery of key commercial contracts within the Major Energy Projects branch.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification and/or experience in energy, finance, legal, public policy, engineering, technology development or project management with a commercial focus would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated experience or understanding of commercial contracts, and relevant energy policies and programs.
  
  

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 Months. 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Monday, 14 November 2024.

Other Relevant Information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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.