Manager, Monitoring and reporting

Victorian Public Sector Commission; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Victorian Public Sector Commission in Melbourne seeks a Manager, Monitoring and Reporting to lead one of the Agency Performance Branch teams. You will deliver cross‑department reviews, monitor sector performance on integrity, capability, diversity and inclusion, and provide evidence‑based policy advice to senior executives.

You will manage a high‑performing team, engage stakeholders across government, and influence improvements in public sector efficiency and integrity while fostering a safe,

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in public policy or related field, or significant policy experience.
• Strong policy analysis and advisory capabilities across government contexts.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, evidence-based policy advice to executives and ministers.
• Lead performance monitoring and capability reviews of VPS agencies.
• Build relationships with senior government stakeholders to support policy outcomes.
• Lead development and quality assurance of high-quality reports and briefs.
• Develop and nurture a high-performing, inclusive team culture.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Written communication

Critical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in public policy

Job description

Victorian Public Sector Commission – Melbourne VIC

Manager, Monitoring and reporting – VPS6 – Ongoing

What you’ll do

The Manager, Monitoring and Reporting, leads one of two teams in the Agency Performance Branch responsible for:

• Delivering cross-departmental capability reviews, designed to assess the readiness of VPS agencies to deliver on future public sector requirements and challenges.
• Monitoring and reporting on sector performance on integrity, capability, diversity, equity and inclusion and other related obligations.
• Advice and sharing of best practice to improve public sector efficiency and effectiveness, integrity and capability.

The role requires a strong passion for and commitment to public service and exceptional written, analytical, conceptual and stakeholder engagement skills. The role also requires excellent people management skills and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, high-performance team culture.

Job shares are welcome.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide strategic, evidence-based policy advice to the Commissioner, senior executives and Special Minister of State, identifying risks and implications.
• Lead performance monitoring and capability reviews of VPS agencies, identifying current and future capability needs.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government and the public sector.
• Lead the development and quality assurance of high-quality reports, briefs, submissions and policy advice on complex and sensitive issues.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team, contribute to Branch governance and capability, and promote a values-based, safe and inclusive workplace.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome applications from professionals who model the Victorian public sector values

• Policy design and development: Demonstrated ability to provide timely, evidence-based policy analysis and advice in complex environments, informed by emerging trends and policy impacts.
• Communicates with impact: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information, provide clear advice and confidently address sensitive issues.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management: Proven ability to build effective relationships, influence and negotiate with stakeholders and achieve outcomes across government.
• People management: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing, engaged teams, manage performance and effectively deploy resources.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to respond positively to changing priorities, identify innovative approaches and build support for new ways of working.
• Critical thinking and problem solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to consider multiple perspectives and develop practical, sustainable solutions.

Experience and qualifications

The successful candidate will have all the following:

• A tertiary qualification in public policy or related disciplines and/or significant experience in public policy in a government context.
• Experience in managing a team and in similar leadership positions.

One or more of the following will be highly regarded:

• Public sector experience working in policy or strategy.
• Experience in working in a consulting or government advisory services environment.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.

You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government’s strategic priorities.

We offer:

• Flexible and hybrid work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.

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