Program Officer - Equity and Inclusion

Overview
Work type: Full time

Salary: $+5,102 - $107,+05

Grade: VPSG4

Occupation: Arts and Sports

Location: Various

Reference: VG/0826+5DI

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.

Program Officer - Equity and Inclusion

Salary: $+7,+55 - $111,142 (Plus Superannuation)
Fixed term: Until 11 February 2026
Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
Usual work location: Hybrid/121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne (flexibility may be available)
This is a prioritised position for applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, from a non-English speaking background, LGBTIQA+ and people with disability as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. People from a diverse background are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority consideration for this role. If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Carlton in the Diversity and Inclusion team at diversity@ecodev.vic.gov.au or 0430 527 847.

The Role

This role manages programs and initiatives that create safe, inclusive, and welcoming sport and active recreation opportunities in Victoria. It leads the delivery of Sport and Recreation Victoria-funded projects, including the All Abilities Regional Fund, to expand participation for targeted groups facing barriers.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy, Equity, and Inclusion, the role ensures program compliance with government requirements and supports government processes through timely information distribution.

Key accountabilities include:

Lead projects to develop and implement inclusive sport and recreation policies and programs.
Provide expert advice, prepare complex reports, ministerial briefs, correspondence, and agency submissions, and communicate key issues to senior management and stakeholders.
Build and maintain strong relationships with government bodies and sport and active recreation sector stakeholders.
The Team

The position of Program Officer - Equity and Inclusion forms a part of the Sport and Recreation Victoria within the Sport and Experience Economy group.

Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) is comprised of Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), Tourism and Events (TE) and Outdoor Recreation and Combat Sports (ORCS).

SRV enhances sport and active recreation participation across Victoria to maximise economic, social, and health benefits. It supports ministers in managing major sports facilities, administers grants for community sports infrastructure, strengthens sport and recreation organisations, promotes active recreation, reduces participation barriers, backs world-class events and high-performance sport, and reinforces the sector's role in driving economic growth, job creation, and community development.

About You

The Program Officer requires strong project management skills, well developed communication skills and strong stakeholder management skills. The role will leverage relationships to influence change within and across the sport and recreation sector, as well as the wider Victorian Government.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rachel Evens, Senior Policy Officer, Equity and Inclusion at rachel.evans@sport.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 accredited as a Disability Confident Recruitment (DCR) organisation 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 on 0472875685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au with the position number in the subject line. For additional contact details for our team please review the attached Position Description, located under Job Attachments in the right hand menu.

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 23:5+pm on 6 May 2025.


Applications close Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 11.5+PM

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