Project Director, VET Funding Reform

• Lead delivery of a high-priority reform project to review Victoria's VET funding and commissioning model.
• Provide strategic advice and direction on complex policy, funding and system reform issues.
• Senior Technical Specialist, Grade 7, fixed term until 30 June 2027.

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Project Director, VET Funding Reform within the Policy and Strategy Branch of the Skills and TAFE Group. This senior technical specialist role will lead delivery of the VET Funding Reform project, overseeing work to review Victoria's current VET funding and commissioning model and develop decision-ready reform options for government.

Skills and TAFE provides leadership and stewardship of Victoria's vocational education and training system, supporting a responsive, high-quality system that aligns training with industry needs, strengthens workforce pathways and enables Victorians to access the skills they need for current and future jobs.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Policy and Strategy Branch, the Project Director will lead project governance, consultant engagement, interdepartmental stakeholder management and coordination of departmental input across the reform program. The role will provide clear and authoritative advice to senior executives and government on reform options, risks, sequencing, fiscal considerations and implementation implications.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience leading complex reform projects, ideally in policy, funding, commissioning or system reform environments. They will have sound judgement, highly developed communication skills, strong stakeholder management capability and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality outcomes through governance processes and sensitive policy settings.

Further Information

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Lill Healy at lill.healy@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 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 21 July 2026.