Director, Policy and Industry Development
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| Department: | Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/101596 |
| Closing Date: | 02-Feb-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $232,790 - $298,488 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Director Policy and Industry Development.docx (Word, 189KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Leanne Seddon leanne.seddon@creative.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
Director, Policy and Industry Development
- Grow the social, cultural and economic impact of Victoria's creative industries.
- Drive impactful change, forging partnerships and leveraging insights to shape innovative policies that empower Victoria's creative industries.
- Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term up to 5 Years
Creative Victoria, part of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR), is seeking to appoint a Director, Policy and Industry Development to join its team.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, the Director, Policy and Industry Development will lead Creative Victoria's Policy and Industry Development unit. The unit is responsible for whole-of-portfolio creative industries policy development, fostering intergovernmental and sector partnerships, addressing emerging opportunities and challenges, and leveraging data insights to inform impactful policies and programs. As a senior leader, the Director will also promote collaboration, provide strategic advice, and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive organisational culture.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced executive with experience in data and evidence-informed public policy development. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
Further Information
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Leanne Seddon, Acting Deputy Chief Executive at leanne.seddon@creative.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 provide a response, in no more than 200 words, to the following questions:
- How have you used data and stakeholder insights to develop a policy or strategy that addressed a complex challenge?
- What has your philosophy been for fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture?
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close midnight on 2 February 2026.
