Job title: Business Programs Officer
Company: State Government of Victoria
Job description: Business Program Officer
- Salary: $92,332 – $104,762 (Plus Superannuation)
- Ongoing role
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
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.
For the purpose of employment in Aboriginal Designated or Aboriginal Prioritised positions within the Victorian public sector, candidates will be asked to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality. This can be confirmed by a Confirmation of Aboriginality form signed by an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and affixed with the common seal of that organisation. Recognising that access to formal Confirmation of Aboriginality documents can occasionally be problematic, an alternative process can be discussed.
The Role
The Business Program Officer will support the work of Aboriginal Economic Development business programs aligned to the Yuma Yirramboi Strategy (YYS).
Reporting to the Manager of Aboriginal Business Programs in the Aboriginal Economic Development Branch (AED), the role involves supporting the development and management of projects and working with Aboriginal businesses and entrepreneurs and working across Victorian government agencies and the Aboriginal community.
This role requires a sound understanding of project management, financial management and procurement processes including continuous improvement, monitoring and evaluation.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need an understanding of Aboriginal economic development and/or knowledge and experience in working with Aboriginal community and understanding of the impacting issues on society and culture, especially in relation to supporting economic development, business development and entrepreneurship would be highly regarded.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Kalliopi Kartsounis, Executive Assistant and Branch Coordinator at kalliopi.kartsounis@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 .
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 accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organsiation and 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 Recruitment Team at 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, a cover letter and response to the question outlined in the application form.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 3 April 2024.
Expected salary: $92332 – 104762 per year
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job date: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:14:35 GMT
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