Manager

Department of Premier & Cabinet Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Premier and Cabinet Victoria is seeking a VPS 6 senior policy leader to provide strategic advice and lead policy programs within the Economic Development and International Branch. You will work with the Premier, Cabinet and senior leaders to deliver outcomes for Victorians.

This ongoing role emphasizes leadership, stakeholder engagement, and team management in a dynamic public sector environment with flexible, inclusive practices.

Qualifications

• Analytical, conceptual and problem solving skills with sound judgment and proactive approach.
• Experience delivering strategic policy advice under tight timeframes.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to build partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• People management skills; align team with values and coach for high performance.
• Outstanding leadership and culture-building ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative advice on complex policy issues to the Premier, Deputy Premier, Cabinet, Secretary and senior leadership across DPC.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies and programs as required.
• Facilitate strong relationships with stakeholders across DPC, other government departments and external parties, and represent DPC in a variety of forums.
• Lead and manage policy advisers, including workload allocation and supervision of staff as required, with a focus on individual and team effectiveness and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Policy advice

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

VPS 6 - $142,790 to $191,084 plus superannuation

We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC's values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Impartiality
• Accountability
• Respect
• Commitment to Human Rights.

At the Department of Premier and Cabinet, we drive meaningful outcomes delivering real impact across Government and for Victorians. As a part of a central VPS agency supporting the Premier and Portfolio Ministers, you'll be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace that values flexibility and innovation. Learn new skills, build meaningful connections and thrive alongside passionate colleagues united by a shared purpose.

About the Branch

The Economic Development and International Branch provides advice to the Premier on a range of international engagement, economic development, skills and TAFE, jobs and employment, investment attraction, innovation, regional development, tourism and major events, sport and recreation and creative industries issues.

Teams across the branch also play a key role in providing advice on the policy and other outputs of the portfolios supported by the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions.

The branch also provides whole of government coordination for the Victorian Government's international engagement priorities and activities and supports the international travel of the Premier, Deputy Premier, and Governor of Victoria.

About the Role

Working within the Economic Development and International Branch, you will work closely with team members and colleagues across the Victorian public service to deliver strategic leadership and advice in relation to a range of portfolios.

You will thrive in a fast paced and collaborative environment. The position requires the flexibility to respond to rapid change, and strong management and planning capability to deliver a varied work agenda.

We are seeking candidates who will contribute to a high performing culture, deliver successful outcomes, develop team capability and be a leader within the branch.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide authoritative advice on complex policy issues to the Premier, Deputy Premier, Cabinet, Secretary and senior leadership across DPC.
• Lead the development and implementation of strategies, policies and programs as required.
• Facilitate strong relationships with stakeholders across DPC, other government departments and external parties, and represent DPC in a variety of forums.
• Lead and manage policy advisers, including workload allocation and supervision of staff as required, with a focus on individual and team effectiveness and wellbeing.

About You

We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:

• Excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with sound judgment, ‘can do' attitude, and capacity to assess options and make clear recommendations.
• Experience delivering high pressure strategic policy advice, projects or programs under tight timeframes.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to develop strong, productive partnerships and work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Highly developed people management skills, aligns team with organisational values and goals through effective people management, coaching and modelling and supports a high performing team to deliver high-quality outcomes in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding leadership capabilities, with demonstrated ability to build a positive workplace culture.

This role is an ongoing position. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zea​l​nd citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre‑employment screening. DPC 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 DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.