Manager

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Government of Victoria, Australia invites applications for a Manager in the Office for Veterans. The role leads policy and program delivery, stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination to improve recognition, participation and wellbeing for Victorian veterans and their families.

You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister for Veterans and the office, oversee veterans grants and commemoration programs secretariat and governance support to the

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy or program delivery in a government setting.
• Strong coordination with ministers, boards and intergovernmental bodies.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and budgets in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in strategic planning of the Office and support a positive organisational culture, contributing to strategic decision-making process and performance excellence within the Office.
• Develop, manage and evaluate complex policy and program initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters, including effective and proactive identification and management of risks.
• Report on program and evaluation outcomes and high-priority demand issues, risks and trends, including preparation of clear, succinct reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions, options papers and project updates for governance groups, senior executive staff and Ministers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Budget management

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/DFEM/607742

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

THE ROLE

As a manager, in the Office for Veterans, you will lead policy, program delivery, stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination to improve recognition, participation and wellbeing outcomes for Victorian veterans and their families.

You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister for Veterans and the boarder office including oversights of veterans grants and commemoration programs secretariat and governance support to the Victorian Veterans Council and support to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Working across the department and with government, veteran and community stakeholders, you will facilitate effective collaboration and coordinate critical projects and emerging priorities, including Victoria's engagement in national veteran policy reforms and state-relevant responses to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

The role operates within a dynamic environment that requires a capacity to manage multiple workstreams and significant program budgets, exercise sound judgement, work with a high degree of autonomy, and proactively develop effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead and support a high-performing team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture and modelling the behaviours and values expected of departmental leaders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Actively participate in the strategic planning of the Office and support a positive organisational culture, contributing to strategic decision-making process and performance excellence within the Office.
• Develop, manage and evaluate complex policy and program initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters, including effective and proactive identification and management of risks.
• Report on program and evaluation outcomes and high-priority demand issues, risks and trends, including preparation of clear, succinct reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions, options papers and project updates for governance groups, senior executive staff and Ministers.

Applications close Monday 19 October 2026 at 11.59pm