Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12001
Managers are accountable for leading the development of priority government policies and strategies within their branch. Working closely with their Director, Managers lead delivery and support work across the full cycle of policy and strategy, including development, implementation and evaluation. Where required, this includes contributing to initiatives that have cross‑portfolio impacts aligned with Government-wide priorities.
Managers’ remit will focus on delivering the specific priorities within their own Branch. In addition, Managers will collaborate with colleagues and executives across the Division on defined priority projects contributing their policy, strategy and reform expertise across diverse subject matter areas within the Government Services portfolio priorities. This includes leading cross-divisional teams to deliver this work.
Managers are accountable for leadership, coaching and capability development for a high‑performing team, fostering a culture that supports innovation, adaptability and continuous improvement. Managers actively support collaboration between their direct reports and other teams across the portfolio. Managers contribute to whole‑of‑portfolio planning and decision‑making.
Managers build and maintain strong relationships at senior levels with a diverse range of stakeholders, such as external service providers, peak bodies, client departments and agencies.
Key Accountabilities
This is an ongoing role. The position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information and the key selection criteria, please see the Position Description.
How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Monday, 17 August 2026. All applications should include:
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 candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent Form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DGS has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DGS employees be fully vaccinated.
DGS actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. All roles at DGS can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.