We are seeking a candidate to fill the role of Senior Project Officer Investment and Reporting. This position works to make funding allocation and reporting processes smarter and simpler for key delivery partners, while ensuring that governance and accountability requirements are maintained for Victoria's largest ongoing waterway restoration program. The ideal candidate will bring strong data manipulation and communication skills as well as great engagement and collaboration experience to the team, so they can work effectively across the branch and with the external IT vendor to deliver tangible outcomes for Victoria's waterways. The position is located in the Waterway Policy and Programs Branch, which leads the response to current environmental challenges and environmental input to relevant strategies and policies. The branch applies an adaptive approach to waterway management to achieve positive environmental outcomes from investing in integrated actions such as delivering water for the environment, revegetation and managing invasive species. Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications Mandatory : Skills and experience with Excel (pivot tables and charting standards), especially with regard to data consolidation (ETL) and visualisation Desirable : Experience with IT contract management and systems configuration and/or deployment Exposure to grants management processes/programs An understanding of Victoria's water management framework, especially with regard to the role of CMAs This is a fixed term position available for a period of 10 months. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information please refer to the attached position description. Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 17 August 2025. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.
