About the role
The Early Years Planning and Partnerships team has an exciting short-term opportunity for a Strategic Project Officer to help deliver key projects across the department. In this role, you will use practical project management skills to plan and deliver projects and coordinate resources to make sure key tasks are completed on time while working closely with others. You will also help maintain data systems and processes that support project delivery and ensure all project documents, such as work plans and reports, are accurate and up to date. You’ll work with both internal teams and external partners to support smooth and effective project delivery.
This is a full-time, temporary role until mid-January 2027, based at Knox Civic Centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.
This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 (depending on experience) (pro-rata for part time/fixed term) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
What you will bring to this role
The key selection criteria for this role are:
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a way that reflects Knox City Council and Early Years Department values which includes working in an integrated, collaborative and innovative way with others.
- Demonstrated experience in or substantial knowledge of the early years and family support service system in Victoria and Australia, including the role/s of local government in Victoria.
- Demonstrated ability and experience in strategic research, policy analysis and translation, and monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a variety of complex tasks concurrently in line with agreed objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly establish sound and trusting working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
How to apply
Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11.55 pm on Thursday July 2, 2026.
All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
For further information on this role please contact Amy Forward, Coordinator Early Years Partnerships, at Amy.Forward@knox.vic.gov.au or on 9298 7347.
A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.
Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.
Why work at Knox
Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:
- Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave
- Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees
- 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.
To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox
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Our commitments
Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
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