Project Reporting Lead

About the role

**Overview**

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**Work Type:** Ongoing \- Full\-time**Salary:** $116,413 \- $140,849 **Grade:** VPS 5**Occupation:** Projects**Location:** Melbourne \- CBD and Inner Metro suburbs**Reference:** VG/D03257JULY2026 At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

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

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it? * **Help shape major technology projects across the department.** * **Turn complex project data into clear reports that support better decisions.** * **Join a skilled technology team and improve how projects are delivered.** * **Build your skills while making a real difference for Victoria.** * **Ongoing, full\-time role earning $116,413 \- $140,849 per year, plus super.**

**What you will do** As project reporting lead, you will help improve reporting across major technology projects. You will turn project information into clear reports that support better decisions and stronger project delivery. You will:* **build** strong working relationships to understand project reporting needs * **maintain** project portfolio data and prepare reporting that supports decision making * **lead** data governance to deliver **accurate**, **consistent** and auditable reporting * **analyse** project performance and prepare **clear** reports, presentations and briefings * **improve** reporting processes and tools to increase project visibility.

**About you** Relevant ICT qualifications or equivalent professional experience are desirable. Project management, portfolio management and agile training or certifications are also desirable. You should also have:* **strong** knowledge of project governance, PMO reporting and project management methods * **excellent** analytical skills and the ability to present complex information in **clear** ways * **proven** ability to improve reporting processes and solve problems using evidence * **strong** communication skills and the ability to build trusted working relationships.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Rogan Henry at rogan.henry@justice.vic.gov.au.**Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply.** **Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy****.****How to apply** Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats. The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre\-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.**IMPORTANT INFORMATION:****Child safe statement of commitment** The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work. Applications close Thursday 23 July 2026 at 11\.59pm Posted 9 July 2026