What's the role?

The Project Officer is part of the Human Resources team that works primarily with Financial Audit and the wider VAGO business to support and lead various projects in line with VAGO’s strategic agenda. Working specifically in the high performing Projects team and reporting to the Senior Manager, Transformation, you will:  

• Contribute to and execute the Sourcing Our Learning and Development plan for Financial Audit, ensuring stakeholders are informed of upcoming milestones and delivery deadlines.  
• Work collaboratively with the Project Manager to deliver our Strategic Sourcing initiatives project for Financial Audit.  
• Actively participate in project and business meetings, presenting information as required.  
• Research and identify best practice approaches to talent initiatives for the project to implement.  
• Support with reporting on project deliverables and providing status updates. 
• Draft and produce communications to FA and VAGO on Project updates and deliverables. 

Who we're looking for

This is a fixed-term opportunity, commencing ASAP and ending on 30 June 2025, ideal for someone who is highly organised with a curious mindset, always asking "why" and seeking context to navigate diverse situations. The role requires a commitment to personal learning and growth, as well as to the development of others. As the position sits within the Human Resouces team, maintaining confidentiality is essential.  

Previous Experience:  

• Exposure and/or experience working on projects, either traditional or audit delivery. 
• Solid understanding of Financial Audit ways of working and methodology. 
• Exposure in a Human Resources or Learning & Development experience would be ideal but not mandatory. 

Don’t tick all the boxes? We’d still love to hear from you. You don't need to tick all the boxes to be amazing.  

What VAGO can offer you

We are a diverse bunch at VAGO so you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We are committed to building a workplace that welcomes applicants of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians.   

Within our collaborative and team-oriented environment, you will have the opportunity to take on a leadership role, providing guidance and creating growth opportunities for our junior staff. Your direct involvement with our SMEs will also afford you valuable exposure to the strategic aspects and project planning processes.  

We welcome applications from everyone and encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments you may require to our recruitment process or the role itself. If you are a candidate with a disability or access requirement, let us know how we can provide you with additional support. 

If you would like to learn more about this role or life at VAGO, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team, via recruitment@audit.vic.gov.au. 

Next Steps

Sound like you or someone you know? Don’t hesitate....‘Apply Now’.  

Applications close at 11:59pm on 31st January 2025. 

Position Description: Project Officer VPS4.1 PD.pdf