THE ROLE

As the Senior Project Officer, you'll use your expertise in social housing and stakeholder engagement to coordinate site-level planning, governance and communication activities such as relocations, asset management and community engagement. Focusing on public housing high-rises in the Bayside Peninsula area, you'll work closely with diverse groups to align services, support project delivery and achieve positive outcomes for renters and their communities.

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2026, reporting to the Manager, High-Rise Relocations, Planning and Engagement.

BENEFITS

We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:

• Hybrid work model & flexible work options
• 17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
• Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
• Professional development and study support to help you grow
• Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
• Discounted public transport options

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Drive standards and practices that uphold our commitment to renter voice on decisions important to them
• Establish trusted relationships, communication and engagement channels with renters and community partners that are critical to the program
• Represent the department at community engagements activities including with existing renter advisory and community groups.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Build strong relationships and gain consensus across diverse groups.
• Manage stakeholders, align competing interests and meet shared goals.
• Lead projects from start to finish, set clear timelines, and manage risks.
• Communicate with clarity and empathy, tailoring messages to your audience.

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HOW TO APPLY

Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Tuesday 7 October 2025.

Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Note: Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.