Workload and Performance Support Lead

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action in Melbourne CBD is seeking a Workload and Performance Support Lead. The role includes improving workload planning, prioritisation and resource management within a hybrid work environment.

You will coach senior leaders, analyse workforce data and drive initiatives that enhance productivity, workplace wellbeing and organisational effectiveness across the department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading workforce performance and workload sustainability in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver organisational development or change initiatives.
• Analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills with evidence-based advice to senior leaders.
• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in HR, OD, coaching, or related discipline is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve workload planning, prioritisation and resource management.
• Coach leaders and teams to adopt evidence-based performance practices and ways of working.
• Use workforce data to drive decision making and deliver sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Workforce leadership

Organisational development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Public sector or related field qualification

Job description

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Resources Victoria recognises that workload is an ongoing challenge for many employees working in a dynamic, complex and fast-paced environment, where teams are required to balance reactive operational demands with proactive strategic priorities. Resources Victoria is committed to supporting sustainable ways of working that enable employees and teams to perform effectively while maintaining their wellbeing.

The Workload and Performance Support Lead has been created as a practical measure to deliver on Resources Victoria's commitment to contemporary workforce management by recognising that productivity extends beyond traditional measures of output and increasingly relies on effective ways of working, adaptability, collaboration and the adoption of new approaches and technologies in a fiscally constrained environment.

The Workload and Performance Support Lead plays a lead role in strengthening workforce performance, workload sustainability, and organisational effectiveness across Resources Victoria. Working closely with leaders, teams and employees, the Workload and Performance Support Lead identifies and supports staff to address the organisational, operational, behavioural and system-related factors that influence workload, productivity and performance outcomes. Using workforce data, evidence-based analysis and stakeholder engagement, the Workload and Performance Support Lead coaches others to lead initiatives that improve workload planning, prioritisation, resource management and ways of working, supporting the delivery of organisational priorities and employee wellbeing.

The Workload and Performance Support Lead also strengthens workforce capability and performance practices through coaching, advice and continuous improvement initiatives. By supporting evidence-based decision-making and the consistent application of performance management practices, the Workload and Performance Support Lead promotes accountability, organisational effectiveness and a culture of sustainable high performance across Resources Victoria.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in human resources, organisational development, coaching, organisational psychology, business, public administration or a related discipline is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience leading workforce performance, organisational effectiveness, workload sustainability, workforce planning or related initiatives within a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to design and deliver organisational development, change or cultural initiatives that achieve sustainable improvements in workforce capability, productivity, performance and employee experience.
• Highly developed analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with demonstrated experience providing authoritative, evidence based advice to senior leaders, and preparing complex reports, briefs and recommendations to inform decision making.

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarizing their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

Applications close 11.59pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognize the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [e-mail] .

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.