Executive Branch Coordinator & Projects Lead

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Branch Coordinator in Melbourne to support the Executive team with proactive administration and strategic coordination. You will manage information flows, triage requests, and help maintain timely reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Working in the Policy and Strategy Branch within Skills and TAFE, you will assist with planning, project management and the wellbeing of the office, contributing to a well‑run environment and strong

Qualifications

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Determines information needed to make informed decisions.
• Strategic Planning: Aligns day-to-day work with strategy and objectives.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Accepts changes and collaborates across teams.
• Business and Commercial Acumen: Understands costs and engagement terms with external vendors.
• Resource Mobilisation: Monitors resources and acquires additional resources when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills: Tailors communications to audience and perspective.

Responsibilities

• Provides specialist administrative and corporate support expertise.
• Recommends resource allocation to immediate manager to meet service delivery priorities.
• Manages projects, usually under limited direction.
• Innovative thinking is an inherent feature of the job.
• Conveys specialist concepts and policies to clients, staff and stakeholders.
• Prepares reports, briefs and correspondence on complex issues at program or organisational level.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Strategic Planning

Flexibility

Business Acumen

Resource Mobilisation

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is seeking a Branch Coordinator in Melbourne to support the Executive team with proactive administration and strategic coordination. You will manage information flows, triage requests, and help maintain timely reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Working in the Policy and Strategy Branch within Skills and TAFE, you will assist with planning, project management and the wellbeing of the office, contributing to a well‑run environment and strong