Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Economic Development

Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Economic Development Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC $113,022 - $136,747 a year Senior Project Officer, Aboriginal Economic Development Fixed term role: up to 2 years Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available) This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role . An exciting opportunity exists to undertake the role of Senior Project Officer within the Aboriginal Economic Development branch in Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination Group at the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR). Are you? Seeking an opportunity to contribute to the growth of Aboriginal businesses on the national and international stage? Enthusiastic and self‑motivated? Looking for a challenge, variety and flexibility? The position will lead the design and delivery of the Economic Growth Statement – First Peoples Leadership Academy initiative that includes planning, implementation, and management of projects, milestones and agreements. The position will play a crucial role in assisting in the delivery of the Aboriginal Economic Development programs that include management of projects, milestones and agreements. A key component of this position is to develop strong working relationship with Victorian Aboriginal peak bodies and businesses and cultivate collaborative relationships within DJSIR and with Aboriginal businesses, Traditional Owners and representatives from government and industry. The Team Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills are crucial in this role. A key component of this position is to develop strong working relationship with Victorian Aboriginal peak bodies and businesses and cultivate collaborative relationships within DJSIR and with representatives from government and industry. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Charles Wilde, Program and Budget Adviser, on *************@ecodev.vic.gov.au or ***. 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. For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed. 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 ***, or via email at ***********@ecodev.vic.gov.au 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 resume and a cover letter. Applications close at 23:59pm on 3 November 2025 . #J-18808-Ljbffr