Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC – Melbourne VIC

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We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?

- Provide specialist change management expertise and advice.
- Fixed term, Full time opportunity until 30/06/2029.
- VPS grade 6 – $142,790 - $191,084 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Organisational Change Manager to provide a critical role within Emergency Management Victoria, Technology and Data.

About the Business Unit

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.

Emergency Management Victoria

EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary/Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities

Emergency Management Technology and Data Division

The Emergency Management Technology and Data (EM T&D;) division is responsible for key Emergency sector common digital platforms for the emergency services sector. EM T&D; is a trusted partner to emergency sector organisations, supporting the innovation and delivery of contemporary and effective Digital Infrastructure services tailored to the emergency sector's needs. Its main service functions include EM Strategic Planning and Business Development, EM Enterprise Architecture and Design, EM Digital Platforms and Products, EM Commercial Management and Budget, EM Portfolio, Program Delivery, Data Insights.

About the Role





The Organisational Change Manager provides specialist change management expertise. The role is responsible for delivering program-level change management skills and building organisational capability within Emergency Management Victoria and across the broader Victorian emergency management sector, ensuring alignment with the strategic objectives of the platform uplift teams.

The Organisational Change Manager leads stakeholder engagement and sector collaboration, working closely with senior stakeholders across Emergency Management Victoria and partner government agencies to embed consistent, effective change management practices across the program.

Some of your duties will include:

- Lead the delivery of strategic change management outcomes for the program, providing authoritative advice and expertise to support program objectives and organisational transformation outcomes.
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the change management strategy for the program, ensuring sustainable organisational outcomes and successful adoption of change initiatives.
- Lead stakeholder engagement and sector collaboration, by working closely with senior stakeholders across Emergency Management Victoria and partner government agencies to embed consistent, effective change management practices across the program.
- Establish and oversee stakeholder engagement strategies across the program to ensure business readiness, alignment with organisational priorities and successful implementation outcomes.

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:

- Business Transition and Readiness

📌 Organisational Change Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Justice And Community Safety Vic
📍 Melbourne