Manager Aboriginal Business Programs

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $130,673 - $174,869

Occupation: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services

Reference: VG/001287B

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation - by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

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.

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

**Manager, Aboriginal Business Programs**
- _Salary: $130,673 - $174,869 (Plus Superannuation)_
- _Ongoing role_
- _Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)_
- _Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC (flexibility may be available)_

**The Role**

The Manager, Aboriginal Business is based within the Aboriginal Economic Development Branch to strengthen and support the growth of the Aboriginal businesses sector throughout the state by leading the strategic implementation of the business pillars under the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (YYS). The Manager is responsible for collaborating across DJSIR, portfolios, government and engaging with commercial stakeholders, business associations, professional service providers, contracts and other business contacts and stakeholders to strategically connect projects and initiatives that support Aboriginal Victorians business sector. The Manager will lead in grant programs and associated policies and have excellent knowledge of financial management and procurement processes within a government setting.

**About You**

Lead and manage the delivery and review of initiatives under the YYS and relevant procurement strategies and ensure services and milestones are on track to meet the expectations of government and the Aboriginal business community.

Manage and lead a high performing team by modelling public sector values and behaviours integral to good people management, supporting individuals to achieve their potential and, as relevant, manage specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans.

Provide authoritative policy advice based on robust research and delivery of key policy projects to support Aboriginal business development outcomes.

Collaborate across DJSIR, government and other stakeholders to strategically connect projects and initiatives that support Aboriginal Victorians' employment and economic development in accordance with the Victorian Governments self-determination framework and the YYS.

Engage with commercial stakeholders, business associations, professional service providers, contractors, and other business contacts to deliver services and event-based projects through the project management lifecycle including tendering, contract management, risk and issue management, managing delivery, performance and financial milestones, budget, reporting and evaluation.

Using the department's business support processes and contract management systems, research, analyse, prepare and provide strategic advice, high quality submissions, reports, briefing papers and correspondence to management and Ministers on various matters including sensitive issues.

Actively drive a continuous improvement approach to program management, finance processes and systems across the branch to achieve high quality outcomes.

Drive the branch coordination and milestone management of outward facing Grants and funding programs.

**Further Information**

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.

**How to Apply**

**Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 3 April 2024**.



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