The Manager, Planning and Partnerships leads OBRM's Planning and Partnership Unit to deliver the government's flagship Safer Together program, enabling Victoria's bushfire management sector to work together effectively and invest in shared priorities. The position also leads the team to design and continuously improve sector-wide bushfire management planning arrangements in close partnership with sector partners, ensuring appropriate sector planning frameworks, governance and assurance processes are in place to enable the sector to effectively translate government policy and strategic directions into a collective program of on-ground delivery.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification(s) in science, law, economics, public policy, natural resource or environmental management, business management or similar is desirable.  
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams to deliver high priority projects or programs in a complex operating environment is essential.
• Demonstrated knowledge or experience with contemporary bushfire risk management, including bushfire management planning, is highly desirable

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is Melbourne CBD 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 Wednesday, 08 January 2025.

Other relevant information:

For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.

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.

For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au