The Manager, Emergency Management Policy and Partnerships in the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action leads a team responsible for delivering emergency management strategic policy advice in partnership with hazard areas across the department.

To be successful in the role, you will have extensive policy and people management experience, thrive working in fast paced and quickly changing environments, and be comfortable employing your influence and negotiation skills to build and strengthen stakeholder relationships and achieve outcomes.

This position would suit an experienced policy professional looking for a part-time role (0.6 FTE).

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) in public policy, law, emergency management or similar is desirable.
• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver public policy advice in a complex operating environment

This is a part time, (0.6FTE, job share) fixed term position available for a period of 12 months. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, 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.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Thursday, 24 July 2025.  

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police 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. 

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.