East Melbourne Location | Hybrid Working Arrangement
Short-Term Contract | 8 Weeks Initial Duration with Potential Extension
$55-$60 per hour + Super
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Officer to support a state government team focused on driving innovation and growth within Victoria's energy sector.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to projects that foster energy start-ups, emerging technologies, and strategic industry partnerships, helping shape the future of Victoria's clean energy landscape.
As a Project Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of innovation and sector development initiatives across the energy industry. Working within a collaborative team environment, you will contribute to projects that encourage investment, innovation, and economic growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of initiatives that strengthen Victoria's energy start-up ecosystem, including programs such as the EnergyTech Challenge.
- Contributing to digital and data-led innovation projects, identifying emerging opportunities across the energy sector.
- Assisting with the development and delivery of investment and innovation initiatives focused on renewable energy technologies.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement activities and fostering effective partnerships across government, industry, and the innovation sector.
- Assisting with project planning, coordination, reporting, and administrative activities to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Proven experience in project coordination or project management within complex environments.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse groups.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience preparing reports, briefings, project documentation, or business cases.
- A proactive, adaptable, and solutions-focused approach to work.
- An interest in innovation, technology, renewable energy, or economic development will be highly regarded.
If you're a motivated project professional looking to contribute to innovative initiatives that support Victoria's energy future, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.
