Project Officer

Geelong - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

$124535.00 per annum 12% superannuation (pro rata for part time)
Part time fixed term (0.6 FTE until 26/02/2027 45.60 hours per fortnight)
Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home 3 days a week in office)

This opportunity will provide the potential option to work the 0.6 FTE across more than 3 days per week. Further discussion can occur upon successful progression of application.

About the opportunity

The Project Officer will play an important role within our Health & Safety area of the business which focuses on the delivery of care and services offered to supporting injured workers during their recovery journey.

Specifically the Project Officer will support the discovery design testing and delivery of initiatives that improve health recovery and return-to-work outcomes for injured workers.

With a focus on project based work through providing project support research and stakeholder engagement this role will make an important contribution in ensuring delivery of programs and pilots within the Return to Work Victoria Business Unit.

You will also enjoy taking ownership on occasion of smaller projects and the opportunity to engage with and build relationships with diverse stakeholder groups across WorkSafe as well as working within a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Using project management approaches processes and tools to plan develop manage the governance deliver and report on programs of work
Using stakeholder engagement and partnering approaches to build broker connect convene develop negotiate and influence mutually beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Building and maintaining internal and external relationships enabling the influence of WorkSafe employees and external stakeholders to undertake activities and to achieve appropriate outcomes
Applying adaptive iterative and evidence based approaches including design thinking human-centred design systems thinking behavioural insights and behaviour change to explore complex problems identify levers for change deliver appropriate solutions and measure impact
Undertaking impact assessment(s) of potential legislative change on business processes and operational materials (including IT systems)
Monitoring progress against project plans and schedules ensuring the timely escalation of any risks or issue impacting on project scopes plans or schedules

Please ensure you review the position description here for additional information on accountabilities for this role.

About you

You are an experienced Project Officer whose strengths include your organisational skills along with the ability to be flexible and adaptive to changing scenarios as they arise.

In addition having training or qualifications with project and / or portfolio management would also be desirable for this position.

Experience in legislative and regulatory reform and the government sector
Ability to clearly scope project manage and identify activities to develop and maintain impact assessments and project plans to schedule and budget
Demonstrated experience in project management and support to successfully deliver complex projects and to support the implementation of changes emanating from project activities
Proven ability to directly influence others outside of line management structures using excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
Experience in working with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds including diverse views and perspectives to develop new approaches to delivering outcomes

Working with us

At WorkSafe our goal is for every employee to feel connected safe and valued within their team for teams to feel appreciated in the workplace and for WorkSafe to be respected in the community.

We believe that a diverse workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for the Victorian community. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including First Nations people people with disabilities those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and individuals of all sexualities and genders.

Whats next

Applications close 11:00pm Monday 19th January 2026. Click the link to apply and join us in making a difference to Victorian lives.

Only applications submitted via the WorkSafe Careers website will be considered.

Preferred candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and/or other checks as required for the position as part of the recruitment process.

Eligibility for ongoing employment with WorkSafe Victoria requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency.

Due to the volume of applications received individualised feedback will only be provided to candidates who progress to interview stage.

To ensure a fair and open recruitment process we request that you complete all parts of the process without using AI tools. We want to understand your professional skills experience and capabilities independent of an AI view.

For further enquiries please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist David Heaney via email

Required Experience:

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$124535.00 per annum 12% superannuation (pro rata for part time)Part time fixed term (0.6 FTE until 26/02/2027 45.60 hours per fortnight)Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home 3 days a week in office)This opportunity will provide the potential option to work the 0.6 FTE across more...

$124535.00 per annum 12% superannuation (pro rata for part time)
Part time fixed term (0.6 FTE until 26/02/2027 45.60 hours per fortnight)
Wadawurrung/Geelong based role (hybrid work from home 3 days a week in office)