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/101522
Director, Trade and Investment Strategy and Delivery
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Director, Trade and Investment Strategy and Delivery to join its team.
The Director, Trade and Investment Strategy and Delivery is responsible for delivering strategy, trade and investment support, and data insights to support trade and investment attraction activities across the Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) Group. This role leads cross-cutting initiatives that enhance the effectiveness of trade and investment activities and supports the implementation of the Government's trade and investment strategy.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Industry, Trade and Investment Services, the Director, Trade and Investment Strategy and Delivery will be a dynamic leader with strong strategic policy, and stakeholder engagement capabilities to make a meaningful contribution to Victoria's economic growth.
The successful candidate will work effectively as a member of the leadership team, enjoy flexible working arrangements and lead a wide variety of economic development activities across the Industry, Trade and Investment group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment Services branch supports the delivery of trade, investment and industry development activities. The branch consists of the Trade and Investment Strategy and Delivery, Investment Facilitation, Financial Projects and Risk, Governance and Performance, Finance and Business and Events and Venues teams.
The Trade and Investment Strategy and Delivery team provides applied policy, trade and investment data insights, and delivery support to enable the group to proactively identify, attract and facilitate trade and investment opportunities across key sectors. The team provides a central coordination point for complex business requirements across ITI.
The successful candidate will:
Further Information
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Daniel Bisignano - Executive Director, Industry, Trade and Investment Services on [email protected] or 0428 548 419.
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 at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 15 October 2025