Senior Product Owner

About the role
As a Senior Product Owner at DGS, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing a suite of products that support Victorian parents in accessing and learning about government services available for their families. Reporting to the Head of Product, this is an integral role to ensuring the delivery of significant platform upgrades including tools and operating environment. You will collaborate closely with different teams and departments and use feedback and data to guide decisions and make improvements. This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of everyday Victorians.

This is a VPS6 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.