Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/102624
Fair Jobs Code Senior Program and Project Officer
The Role
As the successful candidate you will have demonstrated experience in successfully managing all stages of program and project delivery. With strong analytical and policy development capabilities, you ensure policy objectives are met through high quality, timely and efficient delivery using systems and processes.
Potentially managing a small team, you will also be responsible for identifying, scheduling and managing work priorities of other team members that ensure the effective delivery of the Fair Jobs Code. You can translate complex issues into clear, evidence-based advice through formal and informal briefing approaches and communicate and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders to agree and achieve outcomes.
You will help review, refine and shape policy, and ensure the effective implementation of the Fair Jobs Code, responding to evolving priorities for the Fair Jobs Code and the IDCMT Branch.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Fair Jobs Code Senior Program and Project Officer forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade & Investment group.
The Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent (IDCMT) Branch is responsible for shaping and ensuring the delivery of the Victorian Government's industry development agenda. The branch develops policies and delivers programs that drive sustainable economic growth and workforce inclusion, leading to higher living standards for all Victorians.
About You
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Sherry, Director, Strategy, Reform and Fair Jobs Code on 0423 024 821 / [email protected]
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 prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 1 July 2026.