Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $166,938
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: IT and telecommunications
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/081998
Principal Adviser, Digital Solutions Specialist
The Role
The Principal Adviser, Digital Solutions Specialist will provide expert operational and technical advice to ensure the Local Jobs First Commissioner's new and existing information technology systems deliver enhanced technology, data capture and business intelligence and reporting capabilities.
We're looking for a Digital Solutions Specialist to work with the department's IT experts to lead and coordinate the implementation, integration and ongoing operations of the Commissioner's new and existing IT systems including the new case management system and existing Saleforce, website and other systems to ensure alignment with the Commissioner's regulatory operations.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Principal Adviser, Digital Solutions Specialist 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
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Barbara Cullen, Acting Local Jobs First Commissioner, on 0427 090 577 or [email protected].
The Dep artment 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 22 June 2026.