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Project Officer

Project Officer

Chandler MacleodEast Melbourne, VIC, AU
16 days ago
Job description

Project Officer

Government Advisory & Communications (Contract) Mid-level role | Immediate start | Flexible hybrid model (2–3 days onsite)

Contribute to high-impact advisory and communications work within a government setting, supporting natural resource coordination and crisis response.

About the Role

Join a dynamic policy and strategy team responsible for delivering time-sensitive briefings and internal communications relating to emerging environmental issues. This role is ideal for a strong communicator with an interest in government processes, stakeholder coordination, and public sector strategy.

Key Duties

  • Prepare succinct, high-quality briefing documents and comms materials to support executive and leadership decision-making
  • Coordinate multi-source inputs across teams and stakeholders under fast turnaround times
  • Track and monitor content contributions using simple internal tools and systems
  • Support internal project leads in preparing responses to high-level information requests
  • Contribute to a collaborative, fast-paced and purpose-driven team

What You’ll Bring

  • Excellent written communication and content development skills
  • Confidence managing competing priorities and shifting deadlines
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Interest in public policy , natural resource challenges , or crisis response (desirable)
  • Role Details

  • Mid-level contract (comparable to VPS3)
  • Flexible hybrid arrangement – 2–3 days per week on site
  • Initial 3–6 month term with potential for extension
  • Opportunity to influence meaningful policy work with community impact
  • 50-55p.h + super
  • We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. Diverse lived experiences are valued as strengths in delivering effective public sector services.

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