Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $138,631 - $185,518
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Consulting and strategy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101346
Senior Program Manager, Talent Initiatives
The Role
Reporting to the Director, Talent Initiatives in the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch, the Senior Program Manager will manage a small team in a dynamic and flexible environment that encourages pursuing good ideas from the conceptual policy stage through to program implementation.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position of Senior Program Manager, Talent Initiatives forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade and 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. The Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch develops policies and delivers programs that drive sustainable economic growth and workforce inclusion, leading to higher living standards for all Victorians
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Elise Coughlin, Director, Talent Initiatives on 0429347848 / [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 comm encing 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 May 2026.