Manager, Partnerships

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is recruiting a Manager, Partnerships at 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements. The role leads a team delivering strategic initiatives for responsible resource development and Aboriginal self-determination, and oversees governance to ensure clarity and effectiveness.

You will provide high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making, identify risks, resolve issues and coordinate outcomes across the

Qualifications

• Authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior leaders in briefs/reports/submissions.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field is well regarded.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and society with respectful engagement with Aboriginal people would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver strategic initiatives supporting responsible resource development and Aboriginal self-determination.
• Oversee governance frameworks and processes to ensure clarity, consistency and effectiveness.
• Provide high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making, including identifying risks and resolving issues.
• Support coordinated outcomes across the organisation with key stakeholders.

Skills

Authoritative advice

Aboriginal engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant field

Job description

3d ago , from Victorian Department of Energy and Climate Action

The Manager, Partnerships leads a team to deliver strategic initiatives that support responsible resource development and Aboriginal self-determination. The Manager oversees complex governance frameworks and processes, strengthens organisational capability, and ensures governance approaches are clear, consistent and effective.

The Manager provides high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making and strategic direction, including identifying risks, resolving issues and supporting coordinated outcomes across the organisation with key stakeholders.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• 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.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and society, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people would be advantageous.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne 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.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

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 ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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 11.59pm on Wednesday, 04 November 2026.