Manager Governance

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Government in Melbourne is seeking a candidate who excels at building relationships, communicating with diverse audiences and delivering outcomes. You will lead teams, manage expectations and provide practical, trusted advice to support department priorities.

The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability and sound judgement to improve processes while supporting a safe, inclusive workplace and community outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build trust and manage expectations across diverse groups.
• Experience applying governance, planning and risk frameworks is desirable.
• Understanding of Victorian Government responsibilities towards portfolio agencies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and recommendations to a range of audiences.
• Lead people and coordinate work to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Adapt to changing priorities to deliver outcomes for the department and community.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary degree

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12759

About Us

We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

Whatwe’relooking for

You’re someone who:

• Enjoys building strong relationships and working with a wide range of people to build trust, manage expectations and achieve shared outcomes.
• Can communicate and influence effectively, adapting your approach to different audiences and confidently providing advice and recommendations.
• Can lead people and deliver outcomes, setting clear expectations, supporting your team and coordinating work to meet priorities and deadlines.
• Can solve problems and improve how things are done, using sound judgement, new ideas and a focus on practical, lasting solutions.
• Can adapt and collaborate, responding positively to changing priorities and bringing people together to achieve better outcomes for the department and community.

Qualifications and experience

You’llbring:

• A sound understanding of DTP’s responsibilities and portfolio agency structures is desirable, or a similar knowledge of Victorian Government department’s responsibilities towards its portfolio agencies.
• A relevant tertiary degree would be well regarded.
• Hands on experience in the application and operation of Victorian Government governance, strategic planning and risk frameworks is desirable.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.