Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/091320C
Manager, Strategy & Insights, International Education & Study Melbourne
The Role
Do you have experience identifying risks and opportunities and providing senior stakeholders with solutions to complex problems? The international education sector is Victoria's largest services export, generating significant economic value for the state. The sector has a range of stakeholders and operates in a complex policy and regulatory environment. We are looking for someone who will use their policy and analytical skills, with some creativity, to work with the sector and provide advice to government on how to maximise economic value for the state and ensure Victoria remains Australia's destination of choice for international students.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Manager, Strategy & Insights, International Education & Study Melbourne forms a part of the Trade, Global Engagement, International Education & Migration branch within the Industry, Trade & Investment group.
The Trade, Global Engagement, International Education and Migration Branch connects Victoria to global opportunities. We do this by building the export capability of Victorian businesses, connecting Victorians to global trade opportunities through our international network of twenty-three offices, promoting our world class industry capabilities to international audiences and seeking to attract and retain the best global talent. We take a leadership role for global engagement across Government and advocate for the best policy settings for Victoria to be globally competitive.
About You
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Lynden Mullen, Senior Manager, Strategy & Insights on 0402 778 967; [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.