Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy

5 days ago


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

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time / Fixed term, up to five (5) years

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions

**Salary**: $419,001 - $557,435

Occupation: Executive Management

Reference: VG/VG/080770A

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.

**Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy**
- **Lead **policy and strategy development, service delivery and project management within the sport and experience economy portfolios**:

- **Support **initiatives with outcomes that have a significant impact on communities across Victoria**:

- **Senior Executive Service Level 3 (SES-3), fixed term up to 5 years**

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy responsible for leading policy and strategy development, service delivery, project management and entity governance in Victoria's sport and experience economy portfolios.

Reporting to the DJSIR Secretary, the role is responsible for providing expert advice and services related to professional and community sport, including delivery of infrastructure projects, and development and promotion of Victoria's visitor economy and outdoor recreation.

As a member of the Department's Executive Board, the Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy is a strategic and dynamic collaborator with strong commercial acumen, leading effective partnerships with Creative Victoria and other DJSIR groups and portfolio entities, other Victorian Departments, local government, sporting and recreation organisations, and with key community and industry stakeholders.

**Further Information**

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Tim Ada, Secretary, DJSIR, via 0418 457 322.

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

**How to Apply**

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

**Applications close midnight on Thursday 14 November 2024



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