Manager Aboriginal Business Programs

• 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 (flexibility may be available)

This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.

The Role

The Manager will lead in grant programs and associated policies and have excellent knowledge of financial management and procurement processes within a government setting. The Manager, Business Programs is based within the Aboriginal Economic Development Branch to strengthen and support the growth of the Aboriginal businesses sector throughout the state by leading the strategic implementation of the business pillars under the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy.

The Manager, Business Programs will have the following responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of Aboriginal Economic Development Programs and ensure service delivery and milestones are on track to meet the expectations of government and the Aboriginal business community.
• Collaborate across DJSIR, government and other stakeholders to strategically connect projects and initiatives that support Aboriginal Victorians' economic development.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to deliver outcomes through the project management lifecycle.

The Team

The position of Manager, Business Programs forms a part of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.

The Economic Policy, Programs and Services (EPPS) group brings together advanced capabilities in economics and public policy, data and modelling, program design and evaluation, project management, delivery and assurance. The Aboriginal Economic Development (AED) branch leads work across the department to support Aboriginal self-determination through employment and economic development.

About You

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

• Relationship Building: demonstrated experience in building and maintaining relationships with the Victorian Aboriginal community and demonstrated experience in successfully forging partnerships with Aboriginal stakeholders.
• Conceptual and Analytical Ability: demonstrated experience in effectively researching, reviewing, formulating, implementing and evaluating policies, programs and strategies based on DJSIR corporate knowledge.
• Project management: produces complex, strategic and detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined and action steps for achieving them are clearly specified and incorporate procurement and contract management.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Camm Myrtle, Director, Aboriginal Economic Strategy on 0418 426 388 or camm.myrtle@ecodev.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. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

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.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 30 September 2025.

For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed by emailing firstpeoples.workforce@ecodev.vic.gov.au.