Project Officer - Mildura, Australia - Parks Victoria

Description

Parks Victoria are looking for a Project Officer to provide high level support for the delivery of the North region recovery program

• Be part of the recovery of parks and the environment after flood events
• Work in a supportive and collaborative team.
• $87,557 - $94,037 Plus Superannuation

About the role

As a Project Officer, your main responsibility will be to coordinate impact assessments, develop recovery and reopening plans, and work closely with the Northern Victoria Recovery team and regional staff to manage the delivery of works such as hazardous tree management, roading works, and other duties as directed. This will include handling procurement and quality assurance.

Your role as a Project Officer will require you to assist in works that are to be delivered as part of a defined project with specific funding allocated to that project. You must have a solid understanding of project management and the objectives of the work and prioritise the work accordingly.

We're looking for someone with:

• Demonstrated experience in project management - planning and delivery.
• Experience in reviewing expert and technical advice.
• Working knowledge of fire and emergency operations is preferred.
• Stakeholder management experience and excellent communication skills are required.
• Tertiary qualification in Science and/or equivalent experience in a similar field is desirable.

Your application will need to include:

• A current Resume
• A cover letter addressing the Qualificantion and Experience as outlined in the position description.

Application Closing date: Sunday, 12 May 2024

Parks Victoria's vision is to be a world-class parks service, ensuring healthy parks for healthy people. It is a statutory authority with responsibility for managing an expanding and diverse estate covering more than 4 million hectares, or about 17 per cent, of Victoria.

Sound like you?

If this sounds like you, and you would like to help build on our statewide recovery activities, then we would like to hear from you. For a confidential discussion about the role, call Andrew McDougall on or apply online

Organisational Commitments

Parks Victoria is committed to child safety and has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children, in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards. All prospective employees to undergo a National Police Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencing employment.

Parks Victoria recognises diversity and inclusion is everyone's business. We value a culture where everyone can be themselves at work, regardless of background, orientation, age or gender, that brings out our best, values everyone's contribution and works within a flexible working environment, ultimately reflecting the community we serve.

Only people with Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a non-citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights may apply for this position.