Manager, Planning, Performance and Governance

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The State Government of Victoria, Australia, through the Department of Education, seeks a seasoned leader to guide the Planning, Performance and Governance function. This role supports the CEO and Deputy CEO, oversees People Strategy, Culture and overarching planning.

You will provide expert advice, drive strategic initiatives and ensure timely, high-quality governance reporting. You will lead a cross-functional team, engage stakeholders across government, and contribute to organisational

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in governance and executive leadership.
• Experience in government or public sector governance is desirable.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver planning, governance and board secretariat support.
• Prepare and review ministerial briefs and government responses.
• Contribute to organisational strategic plans and reporting for executive leadership.
• Coordinate reporting to ensure timely and effective project delivery and alignment with priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DE/VCAA/1950493

An exciting opportunity to lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver whole-of-organisation planning and strategic governance support, including professional Board Secretary functions

About the Department

The VCAA is a statutory body responsible to the Victorian Minister for Education, serving both government and non-government schools. In this context, the VCAA is responsible for developing high-quality curriculum and assessment products and services.

The VCAA is a registered foundational and senior secondary awarding body with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA). As part of its functions, the VCAA develops policies, criteria and standards for:

• curriculum, assessments and courses for school-aged students
• learning, development and assessments which relate to early childhood

The VCAA develops strong relationships with the government, Independent and Catholic school sector, other national and interstate curriculum authorities, academics in the field, teacher/subject associations and, most importantly, with Victorian educators.

All VCAA employees are expected to perform their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, governance requirements, policies and procedures, safety obligations, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees, and the Victorian Public Sector Values.

All roles are expected to work collaboratively across teams and functions, build productive relationships, and contribute to shared organisational outcomes.

About the Division

The Office of the CEO provides key organisational support across the VCAA and coordinates a number of critical strategic and operational business processes.

In three clear teams, the OCEO provides executive support to the CEO and Deputy CEO, oversees People Strategy and Culture and oversees the organisational Planning, Performance and Governance.

About the Role

The Manager, Planning Performance and Governance is responsible for developing and driving VCAA strategic initiatives. This role plays a central part in shaping the long-term vision of the VCAA, as well as its overarching objectives. The incumbent will be responsible for a dynamic, responsive and cross-functional team, who will provide advice, project management and stakeholder engagement to enable the achievement of strategic objectives.

The some of the responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a high-performing team to deliver whole-of-organisation planning and strategic governance support, including professional Board Secretary functions.
• Lead the preparation and review of complex ministerial briefings and responses to corporate and government requests, including Parliamentary Accounts and Estimate Committee briefings, Parliamentary Questions and lead the drafting of budget bid business cases.
• Contribute expertise and knowledge to strategic planning, supporting the development of organisational strategic plans and business plans.
• Lead the development, management and coordination of orgnaisational priority reporting, through creation of strategic priority and project reporting documentation including coding to produce appropriate Board and Executive management reports. Through effective stakeholder communication and productive team engagement, the incumbent will ensure effective and timely project delivery in alignment with organisational strategies and priorities
• Support the operation and performance of the Office of the CEO, including high-quality authoritive advice and, where required, general administrative support.
• Operate in a dynamic environment, the role requires flexibility, sound judgment, and the ability to take effective, timely action.

Attributes

Please refer to the position description attached.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Demonstrated experience as a Board Secretary and/or senior governance secretariat manager is ess ential.

Detailed working experience within a Government Senior Executive office is highly desirable.

Further Information

For more details regarding this position please see attached position description for the capabilities to address in application.

The department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person.

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .

For further information pertaining to the role, please contact Amber Wall – Director, Corporate Services via [e-mail].

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Education will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Applications close 11:59pm on 16-Oct-2026

Applications close Friday 16 October 2026 at 11.59pm