Investment Coordinator General

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027

Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.

The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.

Investment Coordinator General

• Provide oversight and monitoring functions across the full spectrum of development assessment
• Drive departments/agencies and regulators to meet deadlines
• Senior Executive Service Level 2 (SES-2), Fixed Term up to Two (2) Years

The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint an Investment Coordinator General to join its team. This role oversees and monitors functions to improve coordination and identify streamlining and reform opportunities.

Reporting to the Secretary, DJSIR, and leading a small team, the Investment Coordinator General drives departments/agencies and regulators to meet deadlines, improve accountability of the development assessment process and facilitate quicker decision making to secure investments.

The successful candidate will have extensive government experience, good commercial acumen, proven ability to work with industry and the private sector, and a track record of collaborating across government with senior leaders, departments, agencies and regulators.

Further Information

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Danni Jarrett, Deputy Secretary, Industry, Trade and Investment at 0418 709 497

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.

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

How to Apply

Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.

Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.

Applications close midnight on 13th May 2025

Applications close Tuesday 13 May 2025 at 11.59PM