Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full time Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Consulting and strategy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/102702

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.

Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices.

The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

Investment Officer

- Salary: $100,894 – $114,476 plus superannuation
- Tenure: Fixed Term (3 years)
- Usual hours of work: Full Time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

The Role As an Investment Officer, you will evaluate the viability of proposals, manage higher-risk portfolios and provide recommendations that influence how government funds are allocated. You will provide technical advice to applicants and stakeholders, assess investment and grant proposals against strategic objectives and financial guidelines, undertake due diligence and identify project risks and mitigation strategies.



You will also contribute to investment program design and review and prepare high-quality Ministerial briefings, Cabinet reports and board papers regarding investment performance.

Main Accountabilities

- Provide technical advice to applicants and stakeholders on reporting and compliance obligations.
- Evaluate investment or grant proposals against strategic objectives and financial guidelines.
- Conduct due diligence on applicants, including reviewing business cases and basic financial statements.
- Identify project risks early and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Oversee the acquittal process for major projects, ensuring outcomes delivered align with the original investment logic.

The Team 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

You are a proactive, organised and collaborative team member who is interested in supporting investment opportunities that contribute to economic growth, business expansion and job creation. You will bring strong research and information-gathering skills,



with the ability to develop industry intelligence and support stakeholder engagement activities that help progress investment opportunities.

Working alongside experienced investment professionals, you will contribute to team success through effective collaboration, information sharing and the delivery of high-quality support. This role provides an opportunity to develop your industry knowledge, build stakeholder engagement skills and contribute to Victoria's investment attraction and economic development objectives.

Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Rebecca Bailey, Director, Strategic Sector Investment at [email protected].

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.

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. Cove r letter should outline previous experience or capability in undertaking industry related research and market intelligence; understanding of the investment attraction function of government and experience relevant to the .

Applications close at 23:59pm on 7 September 2026.

Applications close Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

23 September 2026

📌 Investment Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne