Manager

About the Role

The Office for Women seeks a dynamic leader to join their team as a Manager focused on enhancing policy development and leading initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for Victorian women and girls. This is a contract position based in Melbourne requiring a proactive, resilient individual with strong leadership, policy, analysis, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, authoritative advice and briefing support to high-level stakeholders including the Minister for Women and Girls and senior departmental executives on gender equality and related policies.
• Lead comprehensive policy analysis to guide the development and execution of government projects and policies, ensuring alignment with whole-of-government strategies and future-oriented thinking on gender equality improvements.
• Manage and contribute to significant programs and initiatives, handling complex government systems to facilitate policy coordination and implementation.
• Lead a team delivering programs supporting Victoria's gender equality strategy, focusing on women's economic security, participation, and equity.
• Work collaboratively with leadership to plan strategically and manage the office's overall objectives.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in gender equality and social policy development.
• Demonstrated history of managing teams effectively within fast-paced environments.
• Strong adaptability, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to foster a professional and supportive workplace culture.
• Commitment to diversity, encouraging candidates from First Nations, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ communities, and all genders to apply.

Application Process & Eligibility

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or hold a valid work permit or visa. Application materials include a CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria (max 2 pages). Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening involving a national police and misconduct check.

Further details on recruitment and working with the department can be accessed through their official channels. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications online with documents in supported formats.