Design Manager

About the role
Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Delivery, Policy, and Design leaders to create compelling, personalised experiences that support and empower all Victorians with low/no touch, effortless interactions which follow universally accessible patterns. You will have the exciting and rare opportunity to lead a team of designers to build modern and innovative government services.

For specific responsibilities, please see the Position Description. 

This is a fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia. 

How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday, 13 April 2026. All applications should include: 

• a resume; and 
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages) 

Other relevant information
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.  

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check. 

DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.