Program Manager (Tiny Towns) (2 Positions)

Program Manager (Tiny Towns) – 2 positions

• Salary: $106,534 - $128,897 (Plus Superannuation)
• Fixed term: to June 2026
• Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
• Usual work location: Flexible across Victoria

Reporting to the Manager Regional Programs and Investment, the Program Manager (Tiny Towns) will play a key role in supporting the delivery and coordination of the Victorian Government's Tiny Towns initiative across Victoria. 

The Victorian Government established the Tiny Towns Fund to support local projects in communities of fewer than 5,000 people in regional Victoria and interface metropolitan councils. The $20 million Tiny Towns Fund includes funding announced in the 2023-24 State Budget as well as funding announced through the $2 billion Regional Package (July 2023). 

The position will work closely with the Regional Package team in the Place based Strategy, Insights and Coordination branch, across RDOR, the broader Department and with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective outcomes. 

The role is required to be flexible in relation to program delivery and the workload of the Programs and Investment team and may also involve working on other programs and priorities as required, such as the Regional Workforce Accommodation Fund (RWAF) or the Council Support Fund, which are also programs under the $2 billion Regional Package. 

The Team

The position of Program Manager (Tiny Towns) forms a part of the Regions branch within the Regional Development and Outdoor Recreation Group. 

Demonstrated understanding of the Victorian context, government objectives and Departmental policies and ability to apply these to the program. 

Your Project Management skills will enable to you consult with and influence key stakeholders at all critical milestones throughout your detailed project plans. 

Use your Systems and Strategic Thinking as you formulate potential courses of action to achieve objectives based on an understanding of the business environment and systems. 

Further Information

For a confidential discussion, please contact Rob Byrne, Director Programs and Investment, on 0407889*** or *********@rdv.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 at ***********@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.

For all VPS employees, due to the new JSE policy, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

Applications close at midnight on 10 April 2024.