Salary: HEP Level 8 $110,100 - $123,987 per annum + 17% employer superannuation
Contract Type: Full time, fixed-term (2 years)
Hours per week: 36.75/1.0FTE
Location : Footscray Park Campus
Victoria University (VU) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Officer to join our Digital and Campus Services team. In this pivotal role, you will support the successful delivery of our Network Refresh and Application Rationalisation programs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with governance frameworks.

ABOUT US:

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Projects & Business Analysis, you will:

• Coordinate and oversee project activities, including resource allocation, scheduling, and deliverable tracking.
• Organise and manage governance board and steering committee logistics.
• Support financial planning, expense tracking, and procurement processes.
• Maintain project reporting tools to inform decision-making and track progress.
• Facilitate effective communication across project teams, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with governance, policy, and OH&S requirements.

This role requires a balance of project management capability, administrative precision, and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced, complex environment.