Investment & Project Support Specialist

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: 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

We are looking for an experienced Investment & Project Support Specialist with a passion for Victoria's economic growth and delivery particularly with or for the Victorian defence, advanced air mobility, aviation or aerospace sectors. 

You will support facilitation and delivery of investment growth opportunities for Victoria by identifying and helping to secure new investments in the defence, advanced air mobility, aviation or aerospace sectors, and provide key program and administrative assistance to the Defence, Aviation and Aerospace team through ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of Defence, Aviation and Aerospace related projects. 

The position requires you to have experience in the provision of high-level support to Investment and Program Managers, and well-developed organisational, communication, finance and planning skills.

Key tasks that you will be responsible for include supporting development and conversion of the Defence, Aviation and Aerospace investment pipeline, grant management and preparing investment business cases. 

Are you?

• Passionate about Victoria's economic future and the future of the aviation industry in particular?
• Seeking an opportunity that will harness your interest in business investment?
• Looking for a challenge, variety, and flexibility?
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated? 

The Team

The position of Investment & Project Support Specialist forms a part of Defence, Aviation and Aerospace Branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group. 

The Defence, Aviation and Aerospace Branch provide whole of Victorian Government leadership and coordination on the defence and aerospace and the aviation industries to grow these sectors and capture specific strategic opportunities. 

The Branch has 3 teams:

• The Aviation Strategy and Services team works with domestic and international airlines, Melbourne and Avalon Airports, and key industry and government stakeholders to encourage investment in aviation related infrastructure and air services to grow the aviation industry in Victoria.
• Defence and Aerospace is focused on maximising the economic benefits for Victoria of the defence and aerospace sector through attracting Defence related investment activity, strengthening Victoria's defence SME industry base and leveraging Victoria's research and development, science and technology and skilled engineering base to win more defence work and secure major defence opportunities.
• Advanced Air Mobility is responsible for developing an ecosystem to support the next generation of air mobility that will redefine how Victorians travel and access crucial services such as education, healthcare and emergency services. A vibrant AAM ecosystem will make aviation greener; alleviate transport congestion; improve regional access; create thousands of new jobs; and lead to knowledge and skills transfer effects across the value chain.

About You

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge, and experience in various industry sectors along with a comprehensive understanding of the global and business environment, investment trends and ability to proactively target investments for Victoria, grant administration including contract management, financial monitoring and reporting for programs, and reporting and compliance support as well as providing secretariat duties as required. 

The incumbent will necessarily be a considered and positive member of a busy and passionate team and should bring a strategic and informed mindset to make a meaningful contribution to the overall activities and operation of the Department. The position requires sharp commercial acumen and attention to detail. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Teresa Tufano, Executive Director, Defence, Aviation & Aerospace on 0400 795 921 or Teresa.Tufano@invest.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 8 December 2025.