Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/034579B
Governance and Project Officer
This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.
The Role
Drawing on your cultural knowledge and leadership, and strong interpersonal skills, you'll help support the Victorian Government and First Peoples in Victoria's shared vision to generate greater individual and collective wealth for First Peoples in Victoria through the implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (Invest in Tomorrow).
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Governance and Project Officer forms a part of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.
The AED branch supports First Peoples self-determination through the delivery of employment and economic development initiatives. It oversees coordination and engagement with DJSIR's peak First Peoples Partnership entity, the Yuma Yirramboi Council, and leads implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy(Invest for Tomorrow) – the State's shared vision with Victorian First Peoples communities to achieve economic parity between First Peoples and non-First Peoples in Victoria within a generation.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Donovan, Manager, Strategy and Engagement on 0428 097 227 or [email protected] .gov.au
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.
Applications close at 23:59 pm on 11 January 2026.
For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed by emailing [email protected].