Assessor

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $97,955 - $111,142

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/100592B

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 welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. For more information about the department, please visit our website:

Assessor, Fair Jobs Code

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: until 9 February 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Assessor, Fair Jobs Code will assist in processing applications made under Victoria's Fair Jobs Code. The role reports to the Manager, Assessments and contributes to authoritative advice on the operations of the Fair Jobs Code to the Manager and the Fair Jobs Code Unit in the Department of Jobs, Skills Industry and Regions. The successful candidate will work as part of a small team and with partners across and external to the department to support the implementation of the Fair Jobs Code.

The responsibilities of the Assessor, Fair Jobs Code will include:

• Assessing applications for a Fair Jobs Code pre-assessment certificate from suppliers and businesses and providing recommendations regarding applications to the Manager, Assessments.
• Monitor and interpret developments in employment law legislation to inform assessment processes, application recommendations and senior management.
• Assist the Manager, Assessments with the ongoing maintenance, enhancement and testing of the Fair Jobs Code pre-assessment certificate portal and Salesforce based CRM.

The Team

The position of Assessor, Fair Jobs Code forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. The position is within the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch which is responsible for shaping and ensuring the delivery of the Victorian Government's industry development agenda.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Technical Knowledge & Skills: Ability to make sound and timely decisions based on a consideration of facts and evidence, including a sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, policies and processes.
• Expertise: Sound knowledge of employment legislation and regulations and experience in applying employment law to inform assessment processes and application recommendations and able to give authoritative advice to senior management.
• IT systems: Experience in maintaining, enhancing and testing online application portals and Salesforce based CRMs. Ability to conduct testing and troubleshooting to ensure system functionality and usability.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Barbara Cullen on 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.

Please note: We are accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation and committed to inclusive recruitment. I f 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 Talent Acquisition Team on , or via email at with the position number in the subject line.

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 addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 10 September 2025.

Applications close Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

27 August 2025