Project Officer

Project Officer / Senior Project Officer Australian Department of Veterans' Affairs – Melbourne VIC Are you passionate about veterans’ and families? Do you excel in working with a range of different stakeholders and representing the Government in Australia and overseas? Are you highly organised with great project, administration and communications skills? This opportunity may be for you DVA is seeking people who are passionate about veterans and their families to help deliver our commemorative program – ensuring that veterans’ service is appropriately and meaningfully acknowledged and commemorated. Given the nature of the work, we are seeking individuals who love working as part of a broader team and with a range of diverse stakeholders to deliver high-profile commemorative services and projects. Our successful candidates will have strong attention to detail and be confident in providing verbal and face‑to‑face briefings and written communication, including to executive level staff and high office holders. The key attributes required include professional presentation, initiative, personal drive, energy and integrity. These roles may require travel (domestic and international) and work within a variety of physical environments, including standard indoor venues and outdoor settings in different weather conditions, such as grass fields, public car‑parking, and unsealed roads or tracks. Reasonable Adjustments . Our organisation is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants with disabilities to discuss any necessary workplace adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure they can perform the inherent requirements of the role effectively. The key duties of the position include: Support DVA’s commemorative program and related activities, facilitating an inclusive and positive team culture which values capability uplift and ensures employee engagement and wellbeing Contribute as a member of a team in the planning and delivery of DVA’s commemorative program across operations, governance, and ceremonial content development for distinguished and respectful commemorative services Contribute to the team’s work in creating and reviewing historically accurate content for Ministers, executive and the community, to increase their understanding of Australian service Ensure projects meet financial and administrative regulations e.g. forecasting, paying invoices, accruals, reconciliations, government procurement in line with Commonwealth Procurement Rules (CPRs) and contract management Provide expert advice, historical, and educational content for a variety of audiences from young children to adults, adjusting our communication to suit different reading levels Engage with stakeholders promoting and delivering DVA’s commemorative program, including Defence, Australian War Memorial (AWM), Australian Federal Police (AFP), Home Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and representatives from international governments and organisations Engage with stakeholders in the veteran community and ex‑service organisations, responding to enquiries directed toward DVA and in‑person during the delivery of commemorative services Eligibility Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) All applicants external to DVA offered employment will be required to successfully undergo a pre‑engagement screening check, even if they have a security clearance. The screening check is conducted in accordance with the Australian Government Protective Security Policy Framework requirements The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (AGSVA) security clearance Desirable Requirements Hold or work toward a master’s or PhD qualification in history with a focus on military history or war and society as it relates to Australia Experience writing digital content (writer or strategist) with an understanding of the Australian Government Style Manual, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG2.1), and the Digital Standards Qualification and/or experience applying the Australian Curriculum in a classroom setting Knowledge of Australian military history and Defence ceremonial experience is highly desirable Ability to travel (domestic and international) representing the Department of Veterans Affairs across a variety of indoor venues and outdoor (all‑weather) settings Notes This recruitment process is being used to fill ongoing and/or non‑ongoing position/s. For more information about the role, please see the Candidate Information Pack Where a non‑ongoing position is offered, the role will be filled for an initial specified term of up to 23 months A merit pool of suitable applicants may be created which may be used to fill future ongoing and non‑ongoing vacancies should they become available over the next 18 months Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period DVA embraces and fosters a culture that supports diversity, inclusion and respect, where people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. We are dedicated and committed to attracting and recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and encourage applications from people with disability, people that identify as LGBTQIA+ and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Take on a rewarding, varied, and broad career with an Australian Public Service Department that can bring balance and flexibility to your working life, while supporting you to stay connected to your community. DVA is committed to improving the data skills and capability of our workforce to underpin our goal of becoming a leading data‑driven organisation. Getting to know the Department of Veterans' Affairs The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) exists to fulfil the nation’s duty to support our serving and ex‑serving Australian Defence Force members and their families. We do this through programs of care, compensation, commemoration, income and Defence support services. Our aim is to enhance self‑sufficiency, quality of life, financial wellbeing and community recognition for those we support. DVA is both a policy and service delivery agency. We have strong relationships with Australian ex‑service organisations, Federal and State Government agencies and the veteran community. DVA’s vision is to honour veterans, and empower them and their families to continue life after service, within a society that understands and values their military service and their ongoing contribution to the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr