Reporting to the Senior Manager - Risk, Assurance and Standards (RAS), the Project Officer - RAS will work closely with the RAS and Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) Division, as well as relevant agencies and regulators providing a wide range of business support and project delivery functions.
The Project Officer - RAS will have a key role in supporting the development, implementation, delivery and ongoing monitoring of the Quality, Risk, and Safety Framework (QRSF) and associated audit program to support the required safety imperatives of the VEU Insulation Program (VIP).
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
Mandatory:
- Exceptional organisational and planning skills with the ability to problem solve, exercise judgement and operate autonomously with guidance from existing procedures
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in safety, risk, compliance or auditing environments
Desirable:
- Relevant tertiary qualification such as energy, business, communications or information management
- Experience working within a Government context
This is a fixed term position available for a period of 24 months. The successful candidate can select a base of either our Melbourne or Morwell office, hybrid work arrangements are also 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 Tuesday, 19 August 2025.
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.