Project Officer

The Project Officer role is a key position delivering Agriculture Victoria's Biosecurity Preparedness Program, strengthening Victoria’s whole-of-government preparedness for Emergency Animal Disease (EAD) and other significant biosecurity emergencies. The role supports effective system-wide readiness through governance, coordination, evaluation and continuous improvement of preparedness capability.

The Project Officer position is responsible for managing projects and supporting program governance, including preparing briefings and presentations, coordinating reporting and monitoring activities, and contributing to the delivery of key corporate functions such as budget, procurement and program administration.

Working across a complex and fast-paced environment, the Project Officer supports coordination across policy, operational and technical teams to enable effective delivery of preparedness initiatives. The role contributes to the development, implementation and continuous improvement of policies, procedures and practices that support best-practice project and program delivery.

The position requires demonstrated project management capability, strong analytical and organisational skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with stakeholders across government, industry and community.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Experience relevant to project management, governance, and stakeholder management in government settings.

A relevant tertiary qualification (desired).

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description , including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .