Manager, Culture and Workforce Strategy

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DEECA seeks a Manager, Culture and Workforce Strategy to lead workforce strategy, leadership, culture and safety initiatives across Resources Victoria in Melbourne. You will report to the Executive/Senior Leadership Team, shaping strategic advice, governance and capability development to support a high-performing, inclusive workplace.

The role oversees the safety program and uses data-driven insights to drive behavioural and cultural change, alignment with priorities, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in human resources, organisational development, business, psychology, public administration or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Experience leading workforce planning, organisational design and capability development initiatives.
• Proven experience delivering organisational development or cultural reform initiatives with change management.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety frameworks, governance and assurance in the public sector.
• Experience providing authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior leaders with complex briefs and submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of workforce strategy, leadership, culture and safety initiatives across Resources Victoria.
• Provide strategic advice and governance to drive workforce planning aligned to priorities.
• Oversee the Resources Victoria safety program and drive continuous improvement in culture and compliance.
• Engage stakeholders and provide data-driven insights to influence decisions and leadership capability.

Skills

workforce strategy leadership

workforce planning

organizational development

OH&S governance

executive advisory experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in HR/OD/related discipline

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2359

The Manager, Culture and Workforce Strategy lead the design and delivery of workforce strategy, leadership, culture and safety initiatives across Resources Victoria, working closely with the Executive and Senior Leadership Team to provide strategic advice, build leadership capability and implement workforce planning aligned to organisational priorities. The Manager oversees the Resources Victoria safety program, ensuring strong governance, compliance and continuous improvement, and uses stakeholder engagement and data-driven insights to drive workforce and cultural initiatives that support a high-performing, inclusive and safe workplace.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in human resources, organisational development, business, psychology, public administration or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience leading workforce planning, organisational design and capability development initiatives, including translating strategic priorities into practical workforce strategies in a complex environment.
• Proven experience designing and delivering organisational development or cultural reform initiatives, including applying contemporary change management approaches to achieve sustained behavioural and cultural change.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety frameworks, governance and assurance in the public sector, with the ability to oversee safety programs and drive continuous improvement in culture and compliance.
• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, evidence based advice to senior leaders, including the preparation of complex, high impact briefs, reports and submissions to inform and influence decision making.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 04 October 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us .

Applications close Sunday 4 October 2026 at 11.59pm