Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 11356
About Us
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.
DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:
The Community Security and Emergency Management Branch
The branch shadows the work of the Police and Emergency Services portfolios in the Department of Justice and Community Safety. The branch also provides advice to the Premier and senior officials on national security policy (including the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion) and provides advice on matters relating to protective security. The branch supports whole-of-government arrangements in the event of major emergencies. Occasional after-hours work can be required.
About the Role
The successful candidate will serve as Manager of the branch’s Emergency Management Policy Team, with a focus on providing advice to the Premier and Senior Officials on the state’s emergency management arrangements (including the work of key emergency service agencies).
In these roles, you will be part of a high performing and supportive team providing policy advice to the Premier and senior executives. You will work closely with other key departments and areas within DPC. As required you will also support work being undertaken by the Social Policy group and wider department.
This position requires you to deal with sensitive issues in a confidential manner. Work will be conducted with a high degree of accuracy in short time frames.
About You
We are seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience from the following criteria:
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 5 July 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.