Product Owner

About the role

As a Product Owner at DGS, you will drive the development and continuous improvement of digital products that support Victorian parents to access and understand government services. You will manage the product backlog, define the product vision and roadmap, and ensure delivery aligns with both citizen needs and whole-of-government priorities.

Working in a cross-functional environment, you will collaborate with stakeholders across government, technical teams and external partners to gather insights, prioritise enhancements and deliver high-value outcomes. You will use data, customer feedback and stakeholder input to inform decisions and improve product performance.

You will lead agile delivery practices, translate business and user needs into clear requirements, support user acceptance testing, and ensure smooth product releases and adoption.

This is a VPS5 fixed term role available for a period of 12 months.

For specific responsibilities please see the Position Description. 

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 Sunday, 12 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.