Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $116,413 - $140,849
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/028998C
Senior Adviser
Salary: $116,413 – $140,849 plus superannuation
Tenure: Ongoing
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
The Role
Reporting to the Executive Director, Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent, the Senior Adviser will manage complex branch processes to meet government and corporate requirements, coordinate critical branch outputs and drive continuous improvement. Working in a time-critical environment, you will provide high-level advice, support executive engagement with senior stakeholders, facilitate effective information flow and contribute to strategic planning and reporting. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, strong communication and stakeholder management skills, and a sound understanding of governance to support decision-making and deliver outcomes aligned with departmental priorities.
Main Accountabilities:
The Team
The Senior Adviser forms part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group.
The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and strengthen Victoria's international competitiveness. It supports trade and investment, industry development, productivity and economic growth.
The Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch shapes and delivers the Victorian Government's industry development agenda. It develops policies and delivers programs that support sustainable economic growth, workforce inclusion, industry productivity and higher living standards for Victorians.
About You
You can apply systems thinking to diagnose trends, identify obstacles and opportunities, and develop solutions that consider the broader operating environment. You can translate strategies into programs and projects that achieve required outcomes, supported by strong planning, sound judgement and effective stakeholder engagement. You communicate clearly and credibly, manage sensitive issues with confidence, and build productive relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Experience and understanding of the global and local policy and operational issues affecting the Department and ministerial portfolios, including departmental policies and Victorian Parliamentary and Cabinet processes, would be well regarded.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Nanette Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent on [email protected] and 0428 584 525.
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 3 November 2026.