Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11382
About Us
Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) supports the effective management and use of Victoria’s public records, ensuring that government remains accountable to the community while preserving the State’s historical memory in a secure and accessible way.
PROV was established under the Public Records Act 1973, which provides the legislative framework for our operations.
Our core functions are to:
provide best-practice records management and archiving advice, standards, and specifications to the Victorian public sector
support agencies to achieve compliance with established standards
preserve public records of permanent value as the State’s official archives
ensure these archives are accessible to both the Victorian community and government
About the Role
The Director, Operations provides strategic and executive leadership for Public Record Office Victoria (PROV’s) operational portfolio, organisational performance and enterprise planning functions. Reporting to the Executive Director, Information Governance and Keeper of Public Records, the role leads PROV’s core operational functions, including Access Services and Government Services, to ensure operational excellence, strategic alignment and the effective management of the Victorian Archives Centre.
As principal deputy to the Executive Director and Keeper of Public Records, the role is responsible for translating strategic priorities into organisational delivery, strengthening performance and accountability, leading change, managing operational risk and driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and service models.
For a list of key accountabilities please view the position description
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 2 July 2026. All applications should include:
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. PROV actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at PROV can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.