Executive Director, Office of The Secretary

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Government Full time

**Overview**:
**Work Type**:Fixed-term - Full-time

**Salary**: $290,601 - $419,000

**Grade**:VPS SES2

**Occupation**:Leadership and management

**Location**:Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

**Reference**:VG/101337

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.
**Executive Director, Office of the Secretary**
- Provide authoritative strategic advice to the Secretary on a broad range of matters within a high tempo and complex environment
- Senior Executive Service level 2, fixed term 5 years
- The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) 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.
- Reporting to the Secretary, the **Executive Director** is responsible for providing high quality strategic advice on a broad range of public administration, governance, and policy matters. The role also supports the development and implementation of multi-faceted policies and cross-portfolio initiatives. Additionally, it provides oversight of the department's strategic communications functions.
- Be a high calibre, experienced senior leader who can work collaboratively and credibly with DJSIR's Executive Board, Ministerial Offices, and senior executive across the Victorian Government to support the effective operation of the department and delivery of the Secretary's priorities.
- Possess outstanding people leadership and stakeholder management/influence capabilities.
- Demonstrate well developed critical thinking skills and ability to analyse complex issues and develop reasoned conclusions.
- Experience in executive functions within government or government entity will be highly regarded.

**Further Information**
- For additional information, please refer to the attached position description.
- We are 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.
- We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures._

**How to Apply**

**Applications close midnight on Monday 1 September 2025**

- Applications close Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted
- 19 August 2025

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