Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Emergency management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/EMV003-JULY26

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 key work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Provide high-level authoritative advice to the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management Victoria.
- Ongoing Full time opportunity.
- VPS grade 6 - $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Senior Strategic Adviser to provide a critical role within theOffice of the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management Victoria

About the Business Unit

DJCS Emergency Management

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 group is led by the Deputy Secretary and Chief Executive, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.

The Business Unit: Office of the Deputy Secretary

The Office of the Deputy Secretary provides executive support to the Deputy Secretary, EMV including high-level advice, secretarial and administrative support to ensure the effective day-to-day running of Emergency Management Victoria. The team provides high-level authoritative strategic advice to the Deputy Secretary on complex and sensitive matters.

About the Role

The Senior Strategic Advisor, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management Victoria is responsible for providing high-level authoritative advice to the Deputy Secretary and fostering a network of strong relationships with stakeholders. The role contributes to the strategic planning process for the Deputy Secretary's Office, keeping abreast of current issues and risks that impact the portfolio and will be able to respond and advise in a useful manner.

Some of your duties will include:

- Drive workplace culture and practices that delivers on the vision of DJCS EMV
- Provide comprehensive and authoritative advice to the Deputy Secretary, EMV on complex and sensitive matters, planning, risk, reporting, assurance, performance reporting, compliance, project oversight, recruitment and information management.
- Investigate, undertake research and prepare complex briefings and reports for the Deputy Secretary, EMV, including preparation of a range of cross-portfolio projects.





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:

- Demonstrated knowledge of Victoria's emergency management arrangements.
- An understanding of the structure and responsibilities of the Department of Justice and Community Safety and, more broadly, the Victorian Government.
- Experience in monitoring performance of service systems and developing performance measures and use of performance data.
- Experience working at a senior level supporting ministerial and departmental executive functions and Parliamentary and departmental processes

Qualifications/requirements

- Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline is highly desirable.

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 whic h 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 protected, 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 Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

5 August 2026

📌 Senior Strategic Adviser, Office of the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management Victoria (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety
📍 Melbourne