Senior Veterans Policy & Programs Lead

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 invites applications for a Manager in the Office for Veterans. The role leads policy and program delivery, stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination to improve recognition, participation and wellbeing for Victorian veterans and their families.

You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister for Veterans and the office, oversee veterans grants and commemoration programs secretariat and governance support to the

Qualifications

• Experience leading policy or program delivery in a government setting.
• Strong coordination with ministers, boards and intergovernmental bodies.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and budgets in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in strategic planning of the Office and support a positive organisational culture, contributing to strategic decision-making process and performance excellence within the Office.
• Develop, manage and evaluate complex policy and program initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters, including effective and proactive identification and management of risks.
• Report on program and evaluation outcomes and high-priority demand issues, risks and trends, including preparation of clear, succinct reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions, options papers and project updates for governance groups, senior executive staff and Ministers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Governance

Budget management

Job description

The State Government of Victoria, Australia invites applications for a Manager in the Office for Veterans. The role leads policy and program delivery, stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination to improve recognition, participation and wellbeing for Victorian veterans and their families.

You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister for Veterans and the office, oversee veterans grants and commemoration programs secretariat and governance support to the