Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time
Salary: $225,000 - $290,600
Grade: VPS SES1
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/17932025
Director – SES1 – Fixed term (5 years)
What you'll do
The Director, Strategy, Policy, Performance and Integrity leads a Branch responsible for:
The role requires a strong passion and commitment for public service and driving capability, professionalism, engagement, and integrity.
The role oversees three VPS 6 managers and an overall Branch of ~ 15 people.
This multifaceted role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative executive team and leadership environment.
Who we're looking for?
We are looking for individuals who are:
Selection criteria
You should have:
Who we are
The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.
Why you should join us
We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.
You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.
We offer:
How to apply
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter (no more than 2-pages) outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC to be submitted online by selecting the ‘Apply Now” button.
Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 7 September 2025
Request for reasonable adjustments
The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.
Other relevant information
A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.
Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.