Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/101672
Senior Program Officer, Inclusion
The Role
As a Senior Program Officer, Inclusion, you will manage programs, funding agreements, provide policy and strategic advice and analysis across a range of sport and recreation initiatives to strengthen the equitable and inclusive sport and recreation sector.
The role oversees a small Inclusion team and leads a range of programs and policy initiatives that contribute to the broader vision of the Participation and Sector Development unit and connects to key work units across Sport and Experience Economy to deliver on the outcomes in Active Victoria 2023-2026.
Main accountabilities:
The Team
The position Senior Program Officer, Inclusion will work within Sport and Recreation Victoria Branch, which sits within Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) Group.
SEE is comprised of Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV) and Tourism and Events (T&E). We deliver programs and initiatives to support positive experiences and a sense of belonging through sport, tourism and events and outdoor recreation – sectors that make Victoria a recognised leader from the grassroots level to the international stage. This is achieved by supporting the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events and the Minister for Community Sport in the delivery of sport and tourism infrastructure, and through programs and policies that strengthen the capacity of sport and experience economy organisations, reduce barriers to participation and engagement, support world-class events, and reinforce the role that vibrant sport and experience economy sectors play in growing the Victorian economy, supporting jobs and building stronger communities.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have strong policy and project skills, with the ability to formulate and clearly communicate public policy options and recommendations. You'll have the opportunity to manage and lead complex projects, keeping up to date with a broad range of contemporary research and issues relating to equity and inclusion.
Your budget management and financial literacy will enable you to develop and manage complex budgets, negotiating for resources, monitoring expenditure against budget projections and planning for risks.
Further Infor mation
For a confidential discussion, please contact Michelle Williams, Group Manager, Equity, Policy and Engagement, via email [email protected] or 0448 560 102.
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 accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and 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 Recruitment Team on 0472875685, or via email at [email protected] with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.
How to Apply
Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your Cover Letter and Resume outlining your interest in the position.
Applications close at 23:59pm on Sunday, 7 December 2025.