Director, Events and Entities

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC

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. The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Director, Events and Entities

Lead a high performing team to support the events and wider visitor economy sector

Oversee tourism, sport and major event portfolio entity governance, administration, and legislation

Develop and manage major business, regional and sporting event funding programs.

Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term up to 3 (Three) Years

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Director, Events and Entities to join its team. This role is an influential senior leader who plays a fundamental role in shaping the future of Victoria's visitor economy. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining productive relationships across the events sector, government and portfolio entities, and for leading a collaborative and supportive results-oriented team.

The Tourism, Events and Entities branch is responsible for strengthening the profile of tourism and events across government and influencing strategic reforms and economic outcomes for the sector.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Tourism, Events and Entities, the Director, Events and Entities will lead a high performing team to support the events and wider visitor economy sector adapt and grow through the development of strategic advice on opportunities and challenges. They will provide outstanding people leadership, including a commitment to developing others and fostering a positive outcome focused culture that values flexibility, agility and collaborative problem solving.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with knowledge and experience in the provision of strategic policy advice and delivery of government programs and initiatives.

Further Information

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Belinda Kleverlaan, Executive Director, Tourism, Events and Entities on 0498 536 ***.

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 3rd December 2025.

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