Manager, Partnerships

Victorian Government; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Victorian Government seeks a Manager, Partnerships to lead a team delivering strategic initiatives for responsible resource development and Aboriginal self-determination. You will oversee governance frameworks, strengthen organisational capability and provide high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making across the organisation with key stakeholders.

Your role includes identifying risks, resolving issues, engaging respectfully with Aboriginal communities, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Preparation of complex briefs, reports and submissions to inform and influence decision making.
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.
• Understanding of Aboriginal culture and society, with the ability to engage respectfully with Aboriginal people would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Evidence-based advisory to seniorLeads

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 2356

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.

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 Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm