Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $232,790 - $298,488
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101723
Director, Outdoor Recreation
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Director, Outdoor Recreation to join its team. The Outdoor Recreation team develops policy, programs, and regulation to enable investment and job generation through the sustainable development of the State's hunting, fishing, and boating sectors.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Outdoor Recreation, Combat Sports and Strategic Policy, the Director, Outdoor Recreation will play a fundamental role in shaping the future of Victoria's outdoor recreation sector. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining productive relationships across the outdoor recreation sector, government and portfolio entities, and for leading a collaborative and supportive results-oriented team.
Engaging effectively with a wide range of industry and government stakeholders, the Director provides expert advice to senior executives, Ministers and their offices on a wide range of complex and strategic policies and programs that drive positive outcomes for the outdoor recreation sector.
The successful candidate will be an experienced senior leader with knowledge and experience in the provision of strategic policy advice and delivery of government programs and initiatives.
Further Information
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Sharn Enzinger, Executive Director, Outdoor Recreation, Combat Sports and Strategic Policy on 0438 669 338.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check and Misconduct screening verified by their previous employer prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close midnight on 6th January 2026.