Manager - Projects and Compliance

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,413 - 140,849; Full time

Job summary

State Government of Victoria in Melbourne is seeking a Manager – Projects and Compliance within the Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG). This senior role leads high-impact projects, strengthens governance, and oversees the logistics portfolio with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will provide expert advice to the SESG Senior Leadership Team, manage complex priorities, and travel to various work locations as needed.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Project Management or similar is desirable.
• A full and current Victorian driver\'s licence or a minimum P2 driver\'s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex projects, ensuring objectives, timelines and governance requirements are met.
• Provide high-level strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Drive the implementation of SESG strategic priorities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the SESG compliance framework and logistics portfolio, including management of critical assets and equipment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Governance

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Education

Project management qualification

Victorian driver’s licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Occupation: Prison and corrective services

Reference: DJCS/2797

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

• Utilise your leadership and management expertise to provide support to the Security and Emergency Services Group
• Ongoing, Full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS grade 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Manager – Projects and Compliance to provide a critical role within Security and Emergency Services Group, Security and Intelligence Division.

About the Business Unit

The Security and Emergency Services Group (SESG) provides proactive security services and incident and emergency response to the correctional system. SESG is responsible for providing immediate and longer-term support through its diverse portfolios such as emergency and incident response, High Security Escort of prisoners, state-wide training services, barrier control, search and K9 services and management of firearms.

About the Role

As Manager – Projects and Compliance, you\'ll lead the delivery of high-impact projects that strengthen governance, compliance and strategic outcomes across the SESG. A key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you\'ll drive strategic initiatives, oversee the SESG compliance framework and logistics portfolio, and provide expert advice on complex and emerging issues.

This is a dynamic leadership role where you\'ll manage multiple priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships, and influence organisational outcomes through strategic planning, governance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be primarily based at Metropolitan Remand Centre (Ravenhall) SESG, with the requirement to travel to other work locations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of complex projects, ensuring objectives, timelines and governance requirements are met.
• Providing high-level strategic advice, briefings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Driving the implementation of SESG strategic priorities and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Overseeing the SESG compliance framework and logistics portfolio, including the management of critical assets and equipment.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You\'ll be an experienced leader with the ability to manage complex projects, navigate a dynamic operating environment and deliver strategic outcomes. You will bring:

• Strong knowledge of SESG, State Training Group and Emergency Response Group operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple complex projects and business-critical initiatives.
• An understanding of the Victorian political and corrections environment, and the issues shaping SESG operations.
• Advanced skills in preparing high-quality reports, briefings, presentations and other business documentation.

Qualifications/requirements

• A qualification in Project Management or similar is desirable.
• A full and current Victorian driver\'s licence or a minimum P2 driver\'s licence.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don\'t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people\'s rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.

Applications close Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11.59pm