Senior Officer, Strategic Delivery and Reporting

• Salary: $113,022 to $124,884 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed Term role for up to 2 years
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Senior Officer, Strategic Delivery and Reporting, supports the Manager in the planning, coordination, and tracking of Local Jobs First strategic initiatives and reporting. The role contributes to the development and implementation of strategic and operational work plans and priorities, monitors project progress, and assists in preparing high-quality reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior stakeholders. The role works across business areas to support effective data gathering and ensure reporting aligns with departmental priorities and government requirements. 

Main accountabilities:

• Provide high-quality coordination, project management and analytical support to the VPS6 Manager and the broader team for the planning and delivery of a range of strategic initiatives and projects aligned with Local Jobs First, departmental objectives and Government priorities.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of defined policy and operational projects that support business growth and whole-of-government priorities by providing timely advice, insights and analysis.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of performance monitoring and reporting and help identify risks or delays.
• Collect, analyse, and synthesise data and insights to inform evidence-based reporting on strategic objectives, operational performance and future improvement opportunities, including by contributing to the ongoing refinement of strategic reporting and delivery processes. 

The Team

The position of Senior Officer, Strategic Delivery and Reporting, forms a part of the Industry Development, Construction, Manufacturing and Talent Branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group. 

The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth. 

About You

Use your demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and interpret data and performance information, translating it into accurate and meaningful insights, reports, and dashboards. Your proven experience in supporting the delivery of projects or strategic initiatives, including monitoring timelines, coordinating tasks, and ensuring documentation is up to date and fit for purpose will enable you to achieve the objective of this role. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Isabel Faeth, Director, Local Jobs First, at isabel.x.faeth@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 26 January 2026.