Senior Project Officer - Stakeholder Engagement

About the role

The Senior Project Officer leads the development, coordination and delivery of stakeholder engagement strategies and assets across the Academy, with a strong focus on executive and priority stakeholders. The role suits someone who works closely with leaders to drive alignment and outcomes, and adapts quickly to shifting priorities in a fast-moving CEO's office. It is a fixed-term full-time position starting 1 January 2027 and ending 31 December 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and coordination of the Academy's internal and external stakeholder engagement strategies, plans, projects and activities
• Provide high-quality advice to internal and external stakeholders to support the engagement function
• Ensure alignment and consistency of engagement activities across the Academy
• Develop high-quality engagement materials and communications
• Identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and improve engagement approaches and practices

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience leading stakeholder engagement or complex project and coordination activities
• 5+ years of stakeholder engagement experience is essential
• A relevant qualification in stakeholder engagement and/or communications is desirable
• Flexibility and adaptability in delivering projects and engagement activities
• Ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives and stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
• Understanding of the need to uphold and build the Academy's reputation across the education sector

Applicants apply through the CareersVic portal with a cover letter, a maximum 2-page response to the selection criteria and a recent CV; applications close 11:59pm on 14 November 2026.