Manager, Government Business and ESO Reform

About this role

• Manage and deliver complex government strategic policy and implement sector reform within the emergency management sector.
• Fixed term opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
• VPS Grade 6: $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Manager, Government Business and ESO Reform to provide a critical role at Sector Performance and Group Strategy.

About the Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities. Our vision is to be a trusted leader of a strong and unified emergency management system that reduces the risk and impact of emergencies on Victorian communities.

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/ Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

About the Role

The Investment, Performance and Reform division is responsible for overseeing organisation planning, reform, sector investment, and performance monitoring of emergency management portfolio agencies to ensure that priorities are aligned with outcomes.

The Sector Performance and Group Strategy branch supports EMV in setting strategic directions and delivering priorities, monitoring and reporting on performance within the emergency services portfolio, coordinating and implementing the government's reform agenda and fulfilling core government functions. This includes strategic and business planning, risk management, business continuity, and government operations, as well as leading the development and delivery of complex reform programs and strategic advice in relation to the performance of emergency services organisations, and key entities within the emergency services sector.

Some of your duties will include:

• Manage a team to deliver key outcomes, with a strong focus on mentoring the development of key strategic policy and project management skills.
• Manage and maintain workplace culture and practices consistent with the EMV Culture Charter.
• Lead the delivery of complex strategic policy reform and strategic advice within the emergency services sector across Emergency Services Organisation performance and entities (Firefighters Registration Board, Fire District Review Panel, Fire Services Implementation Monitor, and Victorian Emergency Relief and Recovery Foundation).

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of complex reform programs, from inception through to implementation (end to end management of reform programs and complex policy centric projects).
• Experience in providing strategic advice on complex policy, resourcing and legislative issues to senior executives and government, ideally within the emergency services sector.
• Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with a range of complex stakeholders across government and agencies.
• Highly developed writing and conceptual skills is essential, with demonstrated experience in writing reports, submissions and business cases on policy and financial matters.
• Experience in leading a team to deliver high quality policy and project outcomes.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in public policy, law or a related field is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Victoria's emergency management arrangements is desirable.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.