Program Director, Information Warning Systems Program

Department of Justice and Community Safety; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne is seeking a Program Director for the Information Warning Systems Program to lead the delivery of a replacement information and warning capability within Emergency Management Victoria's Technology and Data Division. You will manage multiple Work Packages, shape governance and procurement, and engage stakeholders across a large, complex enterprise.

The role requires extensive program management experience and hands-on delivery of

Qualifications

• Extensive program/project management experience in large, complex enterprises.
• Hands-on experience delivering large-scale technology projects through the full project life cycle.
• Sound working knowledge of information communication and warning platforms.

Responsibilities

• Drive workplace culture and practices that delivers on the vision of EM T&D.
• Lead, manage and oversee the multiple Work Packages associated with a replacement information and warning capability.
• Develop the program structure end-to-end including governance, procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement within the project delivery framework.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Delivering large-scale technology

Job description

Program Director, Information Warning Systems Program

• Lead, manage and oversee the multiple Work Packages associated with a replacement information and warning capability.
• Fixed Term, Full-Time opportunity.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Program Director, Information Warning Systems Program to provide a critical role at Emergency Management Victoria's Technology and Data Branch.

About the Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

Emergency Management Technology and Data Division

The Emergency Management Technology and Data (EM T&D) division is responsible for key Emergency sector common digital platforms for the emergency services sector. EM T&D is a trusted partner to emergency sector organisations, supporting the innovation and delivery of modern and effective Digital Infrastructure services tailored to the emergency sector's needs. Its main service functions include EM Strategic Planning and Business Development, EM Enterprise Architecture and Design, EM Digital Platforms and Products, EM Commercial Management and Budget, EM Portfolio, Program Delivery, Data Insights.

About the Role

Some of your duties will include:

• Drive workplace culture and practices that delivers on the vision of EM T&D.
• Lead, manage and oversee the multiple Work Packages associated with a replacement information and warning capability.
• Develop the program structure end-to-end including governance, procurement strategy, stakeholder engagement within the project delivery framework.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Extensive Program/Project Management experience in large, complex enterprises.
• Demonstrated ‘hands on' experience in implementing large scale technology projects through the full project management life cycle, as an outsourced service delivery or commercially provided private networks.
• Sound working knowledge of information communication and warning platforms.

Qualifications/requirements

• Extensive Program/Project Management experience in large, complex enterprises.
• Demonstrated ‘hands on' experience in implementing large scale technology projects through the full project management life cycle, as an outsourced service delivery or commercially provided private networks.
• Sound working knowledge of information communication and warning platforms.

The successful candidate willbe requiredto undergo pre-employment checkswhich mayincludereference checks,nationally coordinated criminal historychecks(NCCHC),andmisconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may includeVicRoadschecks,driverslicencechecks, medicalchecks, Working with ChildrenChecks, andDeclaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, pleasedon'thesitate toget in touch withthe 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.