Director, VET Policy

Vor 2 Tagen


Melbourne, Österreich State of Victoria Vollzeit

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is firmly focused on driving a strong and resilient economy that benefits all Victorians – by creating more opportunities for people through jobs and skills; supporting businesses and industries to grow and prosper; and building vibrant communities and regions.

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

Department: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

  • Key senior leadership position in the Skills and Employment group
  • Lead the creation of service delivery strategies aligned with government policies and reforms in Skills and TAFE
  • Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES1), Fixed Term up to Five (5) Years

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking a highly motivated Director, VET Policy to join our Policy and Strategy branch (PSB) within the Skills and Employment group. You will assume a pivotal leadership role in guiding, supervising, and shaping strategic policy and program frameworks within the branch, including involvement in cabinet processes.

Leading three teams within the PSB branch, you will spearhead the development of strategic service delivery strategies aligned with government policies and reforms for Skills and TAFE. Guiding policy analyses, you will provide strong advice to senior department executives and ministerial audiences. Additionally, you will support branch capability enhancement, oversee planning, and management of projects. Your role will include conducting detailed data analysis and offering rigorous recommendations to support informed decision-making.

To be successful in this role you must demonstrate strong leadership capabilities, have previous strategic policy experience, a knowledge of service delivery strategy reform and be able to develop strong policy positions on core VET policy and knowledge of Cabinet processes.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Robbie Dawe, Principal Advisor to the Executive Director Policy and Strategy via email - Robbie.Dawe@ecodev.vic.gov.au

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.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter.

Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying. 

Applications close midnight on Sunday 14 July 2024.

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