About the Company 

Service Victoria delivers modern government services. It is our job to make things easy for the Victorian community to do things such as apply for Working with Children Checks and access a Digital Drivers Licence. The Service Victoria app has been downloaded more than 7 million times.   

We employ a range of people who are problem-solvers and change-makers to design, build and support services that help Victorians every day.  

The Service Victoria culture is dynamic and fast-paced – we're not what you'd expect from a government department. We work flexibly and remotely, using our workspaces in Footscray for onsite collaboration. We have a mature digital services platform of contemporary cloud-based infrastructure, technical architecture and scalable and reusable common capabilities, with real-time integration into agency legacy systems.  

Service Victoria is an Administative Office attached to the Department of Government Services (DGS). DGS was established on 1 January 2023 to improve everyone's experience of doing business and interacting with the Victorian government.

About the role 

The Head of Delivery holds a key leadership position within Service Victoria and is accountable for the delivery of Service Victoria's portfolio of projects including oversight of the portfolio pipeline and effective governance controls and practices for effective management of programs and projects.
The Head of Delivery works under broad direction and is expected to influence, lead, and manage change; and make balanced decisions using professional judgment.
This is a strategic leadership role tasked with overseeing the planning, development, and implementation of key programs aligned with the organisation's objectives.

This role is a full time role and is a 24 month contract.

 
Key selection criteria
1.    Demonstrated Experience in Strategic Program Development and Delivery: Proven track record of applying advanced specialist skills to lead the development and delivery of complex programs aligned with organisational strategic objectives.

2.    Leadership and Team Management Skills: Extensive experience managing delivery teams comprising both internal and contracted resources.

3.    Commitment to Service Victoria Leadership Expectations: Proven ability to encourage and maintain a diverse workforce while fostering an environment conducive to continuous improvement and innovation.

4.    Innovation and Operational Efficiency: Track record of initiating, developing, and implementing innovative solutions to improve operational efficiencies and deliver enhanced benefits to stakeholders.

5.    Expertise in Procurement and Contract Management: Demonstrated ability to ensure appropriate skills mix, knowledge transfer, and value for money outcomes across program resource profiles.

6.    Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Highly developed communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with a proven ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

7.    Delivery Strategy and Quality Management: Extensive industry experience in preparing and executing delivery strategies for programs encompassing complex projects.

8.    Expert Advisory Skills: Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice to senior leadership, managers, and staff on complex issues related to program development and delivery and offer influential insights and recommendations based on deep expertise and understanding of organisational goals and challenges.

Experience and qualifications

•    Experience in a leadership role overseeing the development and delivery of complex programs, preferably within the public sector or a large organisation.
•    Proven experience in strategic program development and delivery, including a track record of successfully aligning programs with organisational objectives and ensuring compliance with relevant standards and policies.
•    Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including experience leading delivery teams comprising both internal and contracted resources, with a focus on fostering high performance, diversity, and accountability.
•    Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally.
•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide expert advice and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders on complex IT program issues.•    Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related discipline.

Benefits 

You will have the exciting and rare opportunity get involved in building a modern and innovative government department, that will transform government services. You will be working with a growing team of enthusiastic professionals with highly skilled leaders in an environment that will support your growth and development. You'll also be able to build connections across the Victorian Public Sector. 

Other benefits include: 

- flexibility to combine working from home with time spent in the office 
- access to an Employee Assistance Program  
- diverse and inclusive workplace 
- myki commuter club benefit 
- early access to VPS job opportunities  
- annual 3% salary increase 
- yearly VPS mobility payment  

How to apply? 

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

- resume
- cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two pages)