Strategic Manager, Multi-Agency Panel Secretariat

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Manager, Multi Agency Panel Secretariat to support the Post Sentence Branch’s oversight of the post-sentence scheme. You will lead high‑level stakeholder engagement across Victoria Police, Health, Families, Fairness and Housing, and coordinate interagency policy development and information sharing with a small team.

This role requires strong governance, extensive liaison skills and the ability to navigate complex interagency

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of public administration and Victorian criminal justice system.
• Extensive experience coordinating services within complex client needs.
• Experience in forensic health or criminal justice sectors preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across agencies.
• Provide authoritative advice on legislative functions and secretariat operations.
• Lead cross-agency policy development to improve information sharing and coordination.

Skills

Public administration

Service coordination

Forensic health or criminal justice

Team leadership

Education

Public sector qualification

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Manager, Multi Agency Panel Secretariat to support the Post Sentence Branch’s oversight of the post-sentence scheme. You will lead high‑level stakeholder engagement across Victoria Police, Health, Families, Fairness and Housing, and coordinate interagency policy development and information sharing with a small team.

This role requires strong governance, extensive liaison skills and the ability to navigate complex interagency