THE ROLE

Working in a job-share (0.6 FTE), the Manager, Executive Advice and Coordination, plays a critical role as a trusted adviser to the Deputy Secretary, Disability, Fairness and Emergency Management. You will provide confidential advice on strategic, policy and operational matters across the division to support the Deputy Secretary to make informed decisions and address emerging issues.

The role also leads a team to deliver strategic, executive and administrative support to the Deputy Secretary and coordination support across the division, including facilitating workflow management and quality assurance processes for the Deputy Secretary.

The role requires someone with a sound understanding of government administration particularly relating to policy development and reform, the ability to provide leadership and advice on organisational change management. The role operates within a complex and energetic environment that requires capacity to exercise sound judgement, and the ability to proactively develop and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders.

Core to your success is your ability to lead and support people to effectively collaborate in pursuit of team and organisational goals, foster the generation of new ideas and ways of doing things and maximising effectiveness to support high performance and delivery.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead and effectively manage the provision of centralised, coordinated and high-performing executive support and administrative functions to support the Deputy Secretary and the division,



including support for Ministerial office engagement.
- Provide strategic thinking and future planning and oversee change management initiatives and integrated approaches to enhance compliance with department-wide policies.
- Work closely with the Deputy Secretary and Executive Directors to support relevant committee and divisional governance processes, including senior executive meetings, divisional meetings, and the DFEM People and Culture Committee, to contribute to divisional culture, taking action on People Matters Survey results and ensuring that the division is inclusive, high performing and a great place to work.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.

📌 Manager (CBD)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
📍 CBD