Executive Director, Aboriginal Economic Development

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 310,000 - 447,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC in Melbourne seeks an Executive Director, Aboriginal Economic Development. You will lead the Aboriginal Economic Development branch to drive the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy and advance Aboriginal economic outcomes across government.

You will provide authoritative advice to Ministers and senior stakeholders, oversee complex programs, and manage a fixed‑term SES‑2 appointment with a strong emphasis on collaboration and performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive executive program management experience.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience delivering complex government programs with measurable benefits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Aboriginal Economic Development branch to drive implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy.
• Provide authoritative advice to Ministers, the Deputy Secretary, the Secretary and senior stakeholders across government.
• Oversee delivery of projects and initiatives supporting Aboriginal economic development outcomes; SES-2 fixed-term up to five years.

Skills

Leadership

Executive Management

Job description

Executive Director, Aboriginal Economic Development

Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions VIC – Melbourne VIC

$310,386 - $447,266 a year

Executive Director, Aboriginal Economic Development

• Lead the Aboriginal Economic Development branch to drive implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy
• Provide authoritative advice to Ministers, the Deputy Secretary, the Secretary and senior stakeholders across government
• Senior Executive Service Level 2 (SES-2), Fixed Term up to five (5) years

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint an Executive Director, Aboriginal Economic Development to join its team. This role involves leading the Aboriginal Economic Development branch to drive implementation of the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy as the Victorian Government and Aboriginal Victorians' shared vision to generate greater individual and collective wealth for Aboriginal Victorians.

The Aboriginal Economic Development branch leads work across the department to support Aboriginal self-determination through employment and economic development.

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Economic Policy, Programs and Services, the Executive Director, Aboriginal Economic Development will drive the effective, efficient and timely delivery of projects and initiatives supporting Aboriginal economic development outcomes in a complex and sensitive operational environment.

The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with extensive executive program management experience and an outstanding track record in delivery of innovative and complex programs with demonstrable benefits for Victorian Aboriginal businesses and communities.

This is a prioritised position for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in accordance with the special measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (VIC). Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role.

Further Information

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Marnie Stancliffe, Senior EA to Deputy Secretary, EPPS on 0436 643 ***.

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 theChild Safe Standards.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check and Misconduct screening verified by their previous employer prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.

We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures.