• Salary: $138,631 – $185,518 plus superannuation
• Tenure: Fixed term (up to 2 years)
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Policy Manager to join a new, agile project team delivering a high-profile reform to Victoria's innovation ecosystem. Following the Victorian Government's announcement that LaunchVic and Breakthrough Victoria will be brought together into a single entity, this role will lead key policy and governance workstreams to support the establishment of the new organisation. The role requires critical analysis of data, assessment of risk, preparation of high-quality strategic advice and written products, and strong people management capability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Main Accountabilities

• Develop policy frameworks aligned to defined organisational priorities
• Identify and respond to new and emerging strategic issues impacting the operating environment
• Develop briefs on highly complex issues that provide options for decision
• Implement endorsed strategic policy within the functional area
• Provide authoritative expert advice on complex issues within area of responsibility

The Team

The Policy Manager role sits in the Innovation and Commercialisation Review Project Management Office within Industry, Trade and Investment Group.

The Industry, Trade and Investment Group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. The Group supports priority industries, attracts investment, strengthens the digital ecosystem and promotes Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and innovation.

About You

You are adaptable and forward-thinking, able to find new ways to deliver outcomes and build commitment to change. You communicate with impact, providing clear, well-targeted advice and written products to support senior decision-making. You also bring strong project delivery capability, engaging senior stakeholders and balancing competing priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Sophie Colquitt, Director, Project Management Office on 0472 877 343 and sophie.colquitt@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 11:59pm on 4 February 2026.