Senior Project Coordinator Salary: $138,631 - $185,518 (Plus Superannuation) Fixed term until 30 June 2027 Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available) The Role A Senior Project Coordinator is required to support the Investment Coordinator-General Branch. The role of the Investment Coordinator-General includes: Monitoring a whole of government catalogue of priority project investments (both foreign and domestic opportunities), to improve oversight of all active investments in the state that are going through regulatory approvals and accountability of assessment processes and decision timelines. Regular reporting to Cabinet and associated committees to improve coordination and assist economic development outcomes in Victoria. Escalation of project issues and unresolved/competing government priorities within government, as required. The position reports to the Investment Coordinator-General within the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions. The role is a priority action of the Victorian Government's Economic Growth Statement released in December 2024. As a senior member of the team the successful applicant will assist the Investment Coordinator-General to monitor priority project investments, collaborating across government with facilitation teams and regulators, and working with industry and the private sector to achieve timely decision making. Main accountabilities: Support the Investment Coordinator-General to maintain and oversee a whole of government catalogue of eligible investment projects that are going through Victorian regulatory approvals, including obtaining regular status updates from other government facilitation teams and regulators and collating reports and dashboards. Support the Investment Coordinator-General with regular reporting to Cabinet and/or associated committees on the status of investment projects and to identify streamlining and reform opportunities to assist investment attraction and economic development outcomes in Victoria. Support the Investment Coordinator-General to partner with investment managers, facilitation teams and regulators within DJSIR and across government, via the Priority Projects Working Group, to improve oversight and accountability of the development assessment process and facilitate quicker decision making to secure investments. The Team The position of Senior Project Coordinator forms a part of the Investment Coordinator-General Branch within the Industry, Trade and Investment Group The Industry, Trade and Investment (ITI) group works closely with businesses locally and globally to grow Victorian jobs, drive innovation and increase Victoria's international competitiveness. ITI champions Victoria as a destination of choice for trade and international investment, international education and innovation. ITI harnesses specialist knowledge of key industries and global markets to develop Victoria's priority sectors, boost trade activities, enhance productivity and contribute to economic growth. About You Use yourhighly developed organisation and project management skills, including attention to detail, the ability to plan, prioritise and coordinate tasks and expertise in using project management methodologies and tools to track progress to achieve the objectives of this role. You will continue to gain extensive experience across government working with central agencies, departments/agencies and regulators on complex and state significant projects, using your demonstrated experience in negotiation and resolution and a good understanding of the planning and regulatory environment. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Donna Findlay, Investment Coordinator-General, on 0409 522 612 or donna.findlay@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 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 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 Talent Acquisition Team on 0472 875 685, or via email at recruitment@ecodev.vic.gov.au 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 and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close at 23:59pm on 24 November 2025 .
