Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/081999
The Role
As a senior engagement and strategy professional, you'll provide strategic and operational advice to support the Local Jobs First Commissioner in exercising their statutory powers and functions under the Local Jobs First Act 2003 with a focus on compliance, regulatory oversight, monitoring, and enforcement. This includes the new reforms introduced through the Local Jobs First Amendment Act 2025
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Manager, Strategy, Engagement and Reporting forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.
This role is within the Local Jobs First Commissioner's office. The Local Jobs First Act commenced in August 2018 enshrining the Victorian Industry Participation Policy (VIPP) the Major Projects Skills Guarantee (MPSG) and established the role of the Local Jobs First Commissioner. The Commissioner's role is to advocate on behalf of Victorian small and medium enterprises, as well as promoting the employment of apprentices, trainees and cadets on government projects. The Commissioner also oversees compliance with local content and job commitments entered as part of the contractual arrangements for project delivery.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Barbara Cullen - Manager, Strategy and Policy on 0427 090 577 or [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
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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 22 June 2026.