Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Location not specified
Reference: 2274
Help shape DEECA's strategic direction
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and strategic policy leader to join DEECA's Policy, Planning and Performance Branch as Manager, Policy Coordination and Projects.
Leading a flexible and responsive team, you will be at the centre of DEECA's strategic policy coordination function, driving advice and projects on complex issues that often span multiple portfolios, government priorities and stakeholder interests. The role provides authoritative strategic advice to senior executives and ministers, identifies emerging risks and opportunities, and supports coordinated responses to issues of significance across the department.
This is a unique opportunity to influence some of DEECA's most important strategic priorities while leading a capable team of policy and project professionals working across environment, climate action, energy, water, agriculture, resources and corporate issues.
About the role
Reporting to the Director, Policy, Planning and Performance, you will:
About you
You are a strategic thinker who enjoys working on complex problems and can quickly understand the broader policy, political and organisational context.
You will bring:
Why join us?
The Policy, Planning and Performance Branch plays a critical role in strengthening DEECA's strategic direction, performance and organisational agility. The branch brings together strategic policy coordination, planning and performance, project governance, data and insights, and flexible policy and project resources to support the department's priorities.
In this role you'll have the opportunity to:
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
This is a fixed term position available for a period until 29 October 2027. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria with hybrid work arrangements available.
To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.
Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.
How to Apply:
If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.
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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 20 September 2026.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace
DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace. If you need support to participate, please contact [email protected].
We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing. For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.