Title:  Technology Project Officer

About Us

'Safe journeys, every time'. This is what we strive for at Safe Transport Victoria (ST Vic).

As the safety regulator for commercial passenger vehicles, buses and maritime, what we do impacts the everyday lives of Victorians. Our role is to work with these industries and the communities they serve to ensure a transport system that inspires confidence for users.

We are focused on creating impact by being an intelligence-led regulator, agile to technological disruptions in the market and highly responsive to community expectations and needs.

We are also in the business of thinking big. We are reimagining what’s possible in how we regulate, and we welcome those who are interested in reshaping and redefining how we work.

Safe Transport Victoria is committed to building a culture of ‘working as one’. This means our people share openly, question respectfully and build together. This also means we invest in our people and provide personal and professional development programs to create a workforce that is empowered, innovative and adaptable.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chief Information & Technology Officer and Director, Information Technology Services, the Technology Project Officer provides advice to internal and external stakeholders and supports operational and project-focused reporting and delivery outcomes. The role works across a broad range of technologies and service delivery activities, supporting project delivery and connection with the Project Management Office.

The responsibilities of the Technology Project Officer will include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review project documentation including reports, plans and budgets, and maintain financial data such as contractor invoices and agency liaison.
• Maintain and improve office procedures, templates and administrative processes, including providing support and training to users as required.
• Research, investigate and analyse issues, and prepare high-quality correspondence, meeting papers, reports and briefings for senior management.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new and improved processes to support project delivery and business outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support project delivery across the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, provide secretariat support for complex or contractual meetings, and follow up action items.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

You will bring demonstrated experience supporting projects, programs or operational initiatives in a technology, digital or business services environment. You will be comfortable preparing project documentation, coordinating meetings and actions, maintaining financial and administrative records, and producing clear, accurate reports, briefings and correspondence for senior stakeholders.

You will also bring a strong business partnering approach and a solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to work across diverse stakeholder groups, manage competing priorities and contribute to continuous improvement. Experience in project delivery, change support, data-informed decision making and process improvement will be highly regarded, as will an interest in emerging technologies, automation and artificial intelligence.

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About You

You are organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. You build trusted relationships quickly, communicate clearly, and take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You are curious, adaptable and motivated by improving the way work gets done.

You will thrive in this role if you enjoy supporting project delivery, solving problems, improving systems and processes, and working with others to deliver practical outcomes. A collaborative approach, sound judgement and a strong customer focus will set you up for success.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Statistics, Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, Finance, Marketing, Economics or another relevant quantitative discipline will be highly regarded. Prince2 or Project Management qualifications are desirable. Agile or Scrum qualifications are also desirable.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact [insert hiring manager name], [insert hiring manager title] via email [insert hiring manager email] or mobile [insert mobile number].

It is an inherent requirement of this position that the employee is ready, willing, and able to perform work outside their ordinary place of residence, including at ST Vic workplaces.

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 must possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period.

What we offer you

ST Vic is committed to building a culture of flexible work arrangements, providing professional development programs and supporting ways of working that help employees balance work and life. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+.

A workplace committed to safety and wellbeing

ST Vic is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all its people, including contractors and visitors. We have a strong focus on initiating wellness events for our people to foster a sense of enjoyment and positive mental health. In some instances, ST Vic also offers flexible working arrangements.

Diversity and Inclusion

ST Vic’s broad diversity program enables us to attract, recruit, retain and develop a diverse workforce to foster greater innovation, greater customer connection and increased wellbeing and satisfaction.

Learning and Development

We want you to grow, develop and learn with us. ST Vic provides access to a range of internal and external learning and development opportunities to support performance in role and future career aspirations.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter of no more than 1 page in length addressing your skills, experience and interest in the position.

Applications close at midnight [insert closing date].

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.