Governance and Project Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (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

Drawing on your cultural knowledge and leadership, and  strong interpersonal skills, you'll help support the Victorian Government and First Peoples in Victoria's shared vision to generate greater individual and collective wealth for First Peoples in Victoria through the implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (Invest in Tomorrow).

Main accountabilities:

• Work closely with the Yuma Yirramboi Council's Koori Caucus and sub-committees to support the delivery of projects, meetings, and activities by undertaking research, and preparing high-quality reports and correspondence.
• Provide comprehensive operational and administrative support to the Strategy and Engagement team, Koori Caucus, and sub-committees, including meeting management, note-taking, quality assurance of meeting agendas and minutes, and invoice processing.             
• Maintain relationships with other DJSIR, EPPS, AED and relevant First Peoples stakeholders, including First Peoples industries, cross-government forums, business and organisations, and relevant Victorian Government and non-government stakeholders.

The Team

The position of Governance and Project Officer forms a part of the Aboriginal Economic Development branch within the Economic Policy, Programs and Services group.

The AED branch supports First Peoples self-determination through the delivery of employment and economic development initiatives. It oversees coordination and engagement with DJSIR's peak First Peoples Partnership entity, the Yuma Yirramboi Council, and leads implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy(Invest for Tomorrow) – the State's shared vision with Victorian First Peoples communities to achieve economic parity between First Peoples and non-First Peoples in Victoria within a generation.

About You

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

• Strong systems thinking – Demonstrates an ability to assess and identifies the best systems tools for analysing, understanding the system, and addressing problems.
• Strategic planning – Ensures that day-to-day planning and work processes are in line with team strategy. Can identify and develop individual and group objectives by linking relevant strategies and guiding others in the strategic planning process.
• Flexibility and adaptability – Accept changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams out of own organisation.
• Stakeholder management – Takes steps to add value for the client or stakeholder. Links people with other areas as appropriate. Monitors client and stakeholder satisfaction.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Ben Donovan, Manager, Strategy and Engagement on 0428 097 227 or ben.donovan@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 23:59 pm on 11 January 2026.

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.