Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1874540
About us
DTF serves government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people's lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.
At DTF, you'll be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while offering flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth. You'll be working in the heart of State Government in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities to undertake stimulating work.
The Industrial Relations Victoria (IRV) is a division in DTF. IRV provides strategic industrial relations legislative, policy and technical advice to the Government and departments.
IRV develops and reviews regulatory frameworks to support a positive industrial relations environment and fair and productive workplaces, secure work and gender pay equity.
IRV also oversees industrial relations matters and enterprise bargaining policy and processes across the Victorian public sector. It works towards achieving a positive working environment for all Victorians through engagement with public and private sector employers, workers, and other stakeholders and representatives.
IRV consists of the Office of the Deputy Secretary, Private Sector group and the Public Sector group.
About the role
This position is responsible for providing secretariat support to an inter-agency and multi- department committee of strategic importance to the Victorian Government. In this role you will:
The successful applicant will strongly demonstrate experience and expertise in the provision of high-quality legal policy advice combined with a comprehensive knowledge of industrial relations matters and legislative processes; high level analytical and conceptual skills; a proactive, strategic approach, and excellent communication and writing skills.
You may also be required to support other initiatives in the private sector team including the provision of advice and support for major inquiries and reviews, in relation to reforms to Fair Work laws, gender equity at work, secure work and protections.
Key Accountabilities
Key selection criteria
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
Further Information
If you are a VPS employee and identified as the preferred candidate during the recruitment process, you will need to obtain approval from your manager and Executive Director to take up this role as a secondment
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact
How to apply
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Applications close at midnight, 4 August, 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends al
l DTF employees be fully vaccinated.