Project Support Officer Species and Landscape Protection

The Project Support Officer contributes to strategy, monitoring and reporting of on-ground actions across the Wildlife and Landscape Protection Program. The position supports high performance in project planning and reporting, working with GIS and data management specialists, to deliver efficient information management across the program. The Project Officer will play a key role analysing multiple datasets in assisting an evidence-based approach to operations, and will be involved in developing, preparing, implementing, and evaluating key projects.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Natural Resource Management, Agricultural Science, GIS or other relevant science; or appropriate industry experience ​
• Demonstrated ability to collect, manage and analyse information using databases and GIS systems and prepare detailed reports
• Experience of on-ground Natural Resource Management delivery and data collection
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, field data collection apps and R programming language

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2027. 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers. 

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Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 26 November 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History 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.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.