• Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (plus superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Defence, Aviation and Aerospace, the Senior Investment Manager – Aviation is responsible for leading and delivering aviation investment and job growth opportunities for Victoria. The role focuses on attracting airline investment, increasing air service capacity and securing new international and domestic routes to strengthen Victoria's connectivity and economic growth. You will work across priority sectors to identify and develop investment opportunities, lead high-level negotiations, and implement market development strategies. The role also involves providing authoritative policy advice, managing programs and budgets, and building strong partnerships across government and the aviation industry.

Main accountabilities:

• Lead and deliver aviation investment projects to grow Victoria's airline capacity and connectivity
• Attract airline investment through business case development and high-level negotiations with industry partners
• Manage aviation program budgets, grants, reporting and contractual agreements
• Build and maintain effective relationships with airlines, airports, tourism bodies and key stakeholders
• Provide expert advice, briefings and reports to senior decision-makers on aviation strategy and opportunities

The Team

The position of Senior Investment Manager – Aviation forms a part of the Defence, Aviation and Aerospace Branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group.

The Branch provides whole-of-government leadership to grow Victoria's aviation, defence and aerospace sectors and capture strategic opportunities. It works closely with industry and stakeholders to attract investment, strengthen capabilities and enhance Victoria's global competitiveness.

About You

You bring strong industry knowledge of the aviation sector and its commercial drivers, particularly in relation to tourism, trade and economic development. You use your highly developed interpersonal, communication and influencing skills to build effective stakeholder relationships and deliver investment outcomes. You also demonstrate strong project delivery capability, including strategic planning, negotiation and the ability to translate analysis into actionable outcomes.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Teresa Tufano, Executive Director, Defence, Aviation & Aerospace on 0400 795 921 or Teresa.Tufano@invest.vic.gov.au.

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.

Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If 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 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au 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 April 2026.