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Engagement Officer – Program Delivery
- Salary: $81,496 - $98,955 (Plus Superannuation)
- Work Type: Fixed term (external applicants) / Temporary Assignment (internal DJSIR employees) / Secondment (VPS employees external to DJSIR) (until 30 June 2027)
- Usual hours of work: Full time (flexibility may be available)
- Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne/Hybrid (flexibility may be available)
The Role
The Engagement Officer – Program Delivery, plays a key role in driving awareness, accessibility and uptake of community sport and active recreation programs within the Community Sport and Recreation branch in the Sport and Experience Economy group.
Main accountabilities:
- Support the planning and delivery of engagement activities that promote programs and initiatives across Victoria.
- Act as the first point of contact for community organisations, clubs and participants seeking to engage with programs and initiatives.
- Support the administration and delivery of high‑volume grant programs, including application intake, eligibility screening, assessment, funding agreement preparation, payment processing and acquittals.
The Team
The position of Engagement Officer – Program Delivery forms a part of the Community Sport and Recreation branch within the Sport and Experience Economy group.
Sport and Experience Economy (SEE) Group delivers programs and initiatives to support positive experiences and a sense of belonging through sport, tourism, events and outdoor recreation – sectors that make Victoria a recognised leader from the grassroots level to the international stage and deliver significant economic, social and health benefits for the state.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- Demonstrated strong administrative and task‑management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and meet time‑critical deadlines.
- Proven ability to create engaging, audience‑appropriate digital content. Demonstrated experience in email, social media and digital marketing best practice.
- Skilled in preparing briefs, letters, reports and emails that are clear, concise and purpose‑fit. Communicates ideas confidently in both written and verbal forms, tailoring style to the audience, and ensuring key messages are understood.
Further Information
For a confidential discussion, please contact Megan Almeida, Program Manager, Regional Sport Package on [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. 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 [email protected] 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.
Applications close at 23:59pm on 25 August 2026.
