Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $188,297 - $210,891
Grade: VPS 7
Occupation: Other
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/VEC/1901040
Why join us
At the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC), the organisation is not just about elections - it is about enabling all Victorians to actively participate in their democracy. The VEC conducts State and local council elections and is responsible for promoting awareness, accessibility and understanding of electoral processes across Victoria. The organisation is committed to being change-ready, future-focused and responsive to legislative change, community expectations, and an increasingly complex operating environment.
We provide a values driven workplace culture with a passion for excellence and innovation in the services we provide. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development and provide opportunities to broaden your experience though internal working groups and committees across VEC branches.
Apply now to make a meaningful contribution to the democratic process
What you will be doing
The Director, Strategy and Innovation is a pivotal enterprise leadership role that reports to the Deputy Electoral Commissioner. This position will drive the VEC's long-term strategic direction, overseeing whole-of-agency strategy development, transformation governance, organisational planning, research and evaluation, business intelligence, business process improvement, and future process re-engineering. With a mandate extending beyond election delivery, the role will ensure the VEC is equipped with the strategic capability, insight and operating models needed to uphold electoral integrity, strengthen regulatory functions and support contemporary service delivery.
Working in a maturing strategic environment, you will consolidate the VEC's multi-horizon strategies (3-5 - & 10-year), develop an integrated enterprise roadmap, and lead the implementation of planning and prioritisation frameworks that guide major transformation initiatives. Success in this role will require a leader with strong strategic acumen, delivery discipline, and the ability to influence and collaborate across a diverse organisation. You will bring expertise in whole-of-organisation strategy, transformation design and governance, supported by exceptional analytical capability and a strong record in system-level change. Your leadership style will promote curiosity, innovation, disciplined execution, and a high-performance, values-aligned culture across the Strategy & Innovation branch and broader VEC.
You will be an accomplished senior leader with demonstrated experience driving enterprise strategy, delivering change management programs, organisational transformation, or major portfolio delivery within a public or complex operating environment. You will be a skilled communicator with the ability to engage confidently with executive leaders, government stakeholders, and operational teams. Your ability to build clarity, alignment and shared purpose will be central to ensuring the VEC continues to evolve as an agile, modern and trusted electoral organisation. Shape the future direction of the VEC through whole-of-agency strategy and transformation. Play a critical role in strengthening electoral integrity, organisational capability and public confidence in democracy.
How to apply
Please apply via the careers.vic Apply Now button below. You will be requested to log in or register your details to complete an application and we request you submit a Cover Letter and CV for our consideration.
The Success Profile and Position Statement for this role can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/e8xk2xdy
Applications Close: Sunday 11 January 2026
We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically di verse people to apply. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workplaces with the people we employ, and at the ballot box with the people we serve. We aim to create a workplace that is inclusive, equitable, and safe for all. We understand that candidates may need adjustments in the recruitment process and/or workplace. For any questions or request for accommodations, please e-mail [email protected] Successful applicants will be required to satisfy character clearance requirements, including but not limited to Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and working with children check. In accordance with Section 17A of the Electoral Act 2002, the VEC may ask applicants to disclose specific political activities that could compromise the perceived independence of the organisation. Learn more about disclosing political activities.
Please note that VEC are partnering with Davidson Group for this vacancy and all applicants will be managed by the below agency representatives.
For further information or questions not detailed in the Success Profile or Position Statement, please contact:
Kate Rowe on 0412 254 802 or Paul Lefebvre on 0408 036 046