Adviser, Industry Development

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (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

Contribute to the delivery of targeted initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of Victoria's creative industries. The role supports stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental collaboration to help identify strategic opportunities that grow demand for Victorian creative content and experiences.

An Adviser is a person who provides guidance, recommendations, or expert advice to stakeholders. Based on their subject matter expertise in a particular area, they help their stakeholders make informed decisions by offering their knowledge, experience, and insights.

Main accountabilities:

• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues that impact at program or organisational level
• Develops and implements operational communication and consultation strategies on specific projects
• Manages projects, usually under limited direction
• Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data

The Team

The position of Adviser, 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

The successful candidate will have experience in supporting stakeholder engagement and coordinating activities across teams or projects.

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.