Executive Director Building Policy and Reform
Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC
This is a fixed term executive contract until 30th June ****.
Reporting to the Deputy Secretary Housing, Building and Land Delivery, and based in Melbourne CBD, the Executive Director Building Policy and Reform leads the Department's Building Policy and Reform program governance and coordination, driving organisational change, stakeholder engagement, team culture and ways of working that support sustainable reform, collaboration and high performance.
The role helps shape and influence Victoria's building and plumbing system, policies and projects, forging a strong working partnership with the Building and Plumbing Commission and strong stakeholder engagement across all levels of Government, industry and the community. Bringing strong industry insight and a practical understanding of the building, development and construction sectors, the role translates state government priorities into implementation plans covering change impact assessment, stakeholder and communications, capability uplift and business readiness, while leading stakeholder management, people development and business planning for the Building Division.
What we're looking for
You're someone who:
Exemplifies behaviours that engage, motivate and inspire employees, effectively managing difficult situations, developing and maintaining a positive organisational culture.
Proven record of success working in a large, complex organisation and a track record in leading organisational change management, organisational improvement and culture transformation initiatives.
Strategically positions the public sector to forecast, define, shape and adapt to the future to meet the needs of Victorians.
Collaborates at all levels, fostering talent, building capability and championing diversity and equality.
Drives organisational and system performance,



delivering better outcomes for Victorians through continuous improvement.
Works to find current ways to deliver outcomes, building commitment across the organisation to adopt new strategies, behaviours and ways of working.
Qualifications and experience
You'll bring:
Extensive experience in the successful development, delivery and implementation of major complex business and regulatory reform programs in a government context, including change management, stakeholder engagement and communications (mandatory).
Experience as a senior leader with a proven record of success in a large, complex organisation and a track record leading organisational change and culture transformation (mandatory).
Political acumen with an understanding of the processes and levers that apply to Government, and the ability to facilitate outcomes at a whole-of-government level (mandatory).
Strong industry experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively with the building, development and construction sectors (mandatory).
Demonstrated record of achievement in developing and leading high-performing multi-disciplinary program teams (mandatory).
Formal qualifications in program and project management (desirable).
Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.
Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.
Applications close at
*****pm on Monday, 19th October ****.
For further information about the role, please contact
Justin O'Meara, at ******.
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📌 Executive Director Building Policy And Reform (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Transport
📍 Melbourne