Director, Project Management Office

Help shape Victoria's innovation landscape into a responsive and impactful entity

Lead a small team to ensure that the establishment of the new innovation entity is supported with a robust governance framework and legal structure

Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term up to 30 June 2027

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Director, Project Management Office to join its team. This role will help shape Victoria's innovation landscape by driving the design and implementation of government's decision to consolidate innovation entities into a new entity that is responsive, impactful, and aligned with emerging opportunities.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Project Management Office, the Director, Project Management Office will contribute to shaping the new entity's strategic purpose and operations, as well as advising on the establishment of robust governance frameworks and planning for successful implementation of the consolidation process. Working in a dynamic team environment, the Director requires strong people management responsibilities and demonstrates excellent initiative, strategic thinking, communication, organisational skills and highly developed stakeholder engagement capabilities.

The successful candidate will have a background or strong understanding of Victoria's innovation ecosystem and be with experience developing high‑performing teams to deliver complex, cross‑portfolio and high-profile policy projects.

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 and Misconduct screening verified by their previous employer prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

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

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

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

Applications close midnight on 2nd March 2026.

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