Project Officer Role
We are seeking a Project Officer to join our Maintenance Assurance and Property Condition team within the Department of Families, Fairness & Housing.
The Role
As a Project Officer, you will be responsible for conducting on-site inspections of Victoria's social housing portfolio. These inspections provide critical information to inform future planning decisions, including property retention, upgrade programs, and maintenance work quality.
You will need to have a high standard of building/trade knowledge, computer literacy, and interpersonal skills to adequately complete the role. The successful candidate may also assist with our Maintenance Assurance program, which involves auditing completed maintenance work carried out by contractors engaged by the department.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure appropriate maintenance processes are undertaken, measured against agreed contractual and service delivery standards.
* Project Management: Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives.
* Project Evaluation: Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
What We're Looking For
* Purpose Driven: Passionate about delivering great outcomes for social housing renters and the Victorian community.
* Technical Expertise: Able to interpret and articulate technical aspects of building regulations, codes, standards, and contracts to stakeholders at all levels.
* Flexible and Accountable: Adaptable; open to new ideas; shows initiative; proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them.
Requirements
* Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
* Valid Work Permit or Visa.
* Ability to undergo pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
To Apply
Please submit your interest in this position along with your CV and a Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining your suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.