Hourly Rate:$61–$69 per hour
Contract: ASAP start | Contract through July 2026
Location: East Melbourne (hybrid working available)
Experience: State Government experience preferred
We are seeking an experienced Project Officer to support the delivery of a complex reform program within a regulatory environment.
This role plays a key part in delivering project planning, implementation and governance activities aligned to a major reform implementation plan, supporting readiness for the commencement of a new regulatory duties model in 2027.
You will work across multiple workstreams, helping track and deliver project milestones, respond to emerging issues, and support strong governance and stakeholder engagement in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of a large reform implementation plan
- Develop and maintain high‑quality project documentation including reports, briefings, correspondence and presentations
- Facilitate workshops and stakeholder engagement sessions to align project workstreams and deliverables
- Monitor progress against milestones, identify risks and issues, and recommend mitigation strategies
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide project governance and administrative support to reform initiatives
- Demonstrated experience providing project support in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to prepare clear, concise briefings and reports
- High attention to detail, including proofreading and document quality assurance
- Proven stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills
- Ability to think critically, solve problems and manage competing priorities
- Experience monitoring project progress, scheduling tasks and supporting delivery outcomes
- State Government experience highly regarded
- Tertiary qualification in policy, public administration, project management or a related discipline (desirable)
Please Note: 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.
