The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) is the Victorian Government’s lead agency for creating the conditions to sustainably develop the Victorian economy and grow employment. Our role is to increase jobs, investment, exports and opportunities; stimulate innovation, competitiveness, and confidence; and support sustainability. 

The Department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, and support ways of working that help employees balance work and home life. The Department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. 

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

The Department offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request.

The Employment Outcomes Branch of DEDJTR delivers the Victorian Government's Jobs Victoria program that addresses disadvantage through a range of initiatives designed to enhance the levels of economic inclusion for long-term jobseekers and communities. As the Employment Outcomes branch is growing, this is one of several new positions which have been created to enable the ongoing delivery of Jobs Victoria.

• $81,354 - $92,304 (plus superannuation)
• Fixed Term (3 years)
• Usual hours of work: Full Time
• 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

The position of Employment Program Officer forms a part of the Policy, Programs, Small Business and Employment Division within the Employment Investment and Trade Group.

The Employment, Investment and Trade Group delivers programs and services to grow the Victorian economy. Its focus is on creating jobs and raising incomes through industry development, targeted investment and increasing the export value of Victorian firms. 

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager the position will provide critical operational advice, information dissemination and administrative program support to contribute to the delivery of the Workers in Transition program. The position will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of information sessions to retrenched workers affected by industry transition across the state involving public presentations to large and diverse audiences. 

The position will prepare high quality submissions, reports, briefs and correspondence on a range of matters to senior management, the Minister and Executive and will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders requiring the ability to build effective and professional relationships.

The successful candidate will have highly developed project management skills including the ability to prioritise and deliver multiple tasks to a high standard and contribute to continuous improvement. Strong experience or aptitude in delivering public presentations to diverse audiences and the ability to coordinate and manage activities independently or part of a team will be an advantage.

As the Employment Outcomes branch is growing, this is one of several new positions which have been created to enable the ongoing delivery of Jobs Victoria.