Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1882125
About us
The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.
The Economic Group supports the Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. The Group advises on productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions, energy, climate change and decarbonisation, industry development, innovation, transport and infrastructure policy, and land use planning.
The Innovation, Industry and Employment team advises on innovation, industry and employment policies aimed at boosting economic growth, productivity growth and real wages. Areas of focus include industry development and transition, innovation policy, major events, employment and agriculture policy. The team supports the implementation of the Government's Economic Growth Statement. The team also advises on governance arrangements for the Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.
About the role
As a Manager in the Innovation, Industry and Employment team, you will work as part of a highly collaborative team and lead policy development to increase economic growth, employment and wages in Victoria. Coming onboard at a time of new economic challenges and uncertainties, you will deliver timely insights and policy advice to government and senior management on policy options to increase productivity across the state's economy and living standards for all Victorians.
You will provide leadership and role model DTF values to junior team members, and contribute to projects that develop culture and capability in the team and across the group.
This position reports to the Director, Innovation, Industry and Employment.
products and outcomes. Both Manager positions report to the Director, Victorian Independent Remuneration Tribunal.
Key Accountabilities
Please address the following selection criteria in your application in no more than 3 pages.
Experience and qualifications
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
Further Information
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Nick Voukelatos , [email protected]
How to apply
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.
Applications close at midnight, 23 September, 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.