Administrative Officer

• Salary: $97,955 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term role: 6 months
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)

The Role

The Administrative Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Sport and Experience Economy Group, including providing high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Secretary, Sport and Experience Economy and managing positive working relationships and liaising with senior executive management, departmental staff, Ministerial offices and other high profile public and private sector agencies.

Main accountabilities:

• Drafts reports and recommendations by interpreting and analysing data
• Contributes expertise to a team working on complex projects 
• Manages projects, usually under limited direction
• Innovative thinking is an inherent feature of the job 

The Team

The position of Administrative Officer forms a part of the Office of the Deputy Secretary within the Sport and Experience Economy group.

The Sport and Experience Economy Group delivers programs and initiatives to support positive experiences and a sense of belonging through sport, tourism and events and outdoor recreation – sectors that make Victoria a recognised leader from the grassroots level to the international stage.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Accepts changed priorities without undue discomfort. Responds quickly to changes. Comfortable working in collaboration with teams outside of own organisation. 
• Working Collaboratively: Builds a supportive and cooperative team environment; Engages other teams to share information in order to understand or respond to issues; Supports others in challenging situations. 
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Resolves issues through deep understanding/interpretation of existing guidelines. Where guidelines aren't available, analyses ideas available and takes action including in consultation with others to resolve problems.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Jessica Finster, Senior Manager, Office of the Deputy Secretary on jessica.finster@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 19 March 2026.