Manager, Industry Development

• Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation)
• Ongoing role
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

Working in partnership with the policy team, you'll co-design and deliver strategic initiatives that support sector development - identifying emerging trends, shaping policy, and fostering inclusive growth - and align with government priorities. Your leadership will help build a high-performing team culture and strengthen Victoria's position as a global leader in creative industries.

Main accountabilities:

• Identifies and responds to new and emerging strategic issues impacting on the operating environment
• Provides authoritative expert advice on complex issues within own area
• Focuses on understanding stakeholder issues and influencing their views
• Uses knowledge of structures, processes and culture of government, the sector and the department to develop policies and new program or project initiatives

The Team

The position of Manager, Industry Development forms a part of the Policy and Delivery branch within Creative Victoria. The Policy and Delivery branch has 3 units, Agencies and Infrastructure, Creative Investment and Policy and Development.

The branch brings together Creative Victoria's programs and investment in support of artists, creative workers, creative organisations, businesses, and portfolio agencies, with our work to manage and deliver world-class creative infrastructure. The branch also leads on policy and coordination across government and industry, and the development of Victoria's creative industries strategy.

About You

You are an experienced people leader who can align workforce capability, service delivery and community needs to achieve strategic outcomes. You bring strong business and commercial acumen, using economic insight to drive value, manage risk and improve efficiency. You also have demonstrated experience engaging with diverse stakeholders and working collaboratively to deliver complex projects and initiatives in a government or public sector environment.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Zack Buchanan, A/ Director, Policy and Industry Development at zack.buchanan@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 addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications close at 23:59pm on 27 January 2026.