Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/102628
Manager Fair Jobs Code
The Role
As the successful candidate you will provide day-to-day operational management of the Fair Jobs Code team to ensure effective delivery and continuous improvement of the Fair Jobs Code.
You will have strong organisational and program/project implementation skills, demonstrated policy development experience, and explore options and deliver initiatives to maximise delivery efficiency for the Fair Jobs Code Unit, Victorian Government Departments and Agencies and Fair Jobs Code pre-assessment certificate applicants.
You will have demonstrated experience in strategic briefing and budget bid development, and be skilled at collaboration, stakeholder engagement and working in a team environment that is fast paced and responsive to change and prioritising work deliverables.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Manager Fair Jobs Code forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade & Investment group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment group works closely with businesses, locally and globally, to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. We champion Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth.
About You
You will bring recognised expertise in project delivery and program management, with the ability to provide strategic direction, manage risk and deliver complex initiatives in a dynamic environment. You will demonstrate a strong customer focus, driving service excellence and identifying long-term benefits for stakeholders. You will also have proven experience leading projects and programs to successful outcomes while balancing competing priorities and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Sherry, Director Strategy, Reform and Fair Jobs Code on 0423 024 821 and [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 p articipate 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 24 June 2026.