• Lead the development of technology and data policy, standards, and guidance to support emergency management capability.
• Fixed term, Full time opportunity (3 years).
• STS grade 7 - $188,297 - $256,088 Total Renumeration Package.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking an Emergency Management Sector Technical Portfolio Lead to provide a critical role within Emergency Management Victoria.

About the Business Unit

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.

Emergency Management Technology refers to national and state technology platforms that enable communications from the community, communications to the community, sector operational communications and sector information systems.

The Emergency Management Technology business unit is responsible for delivering the following key functions:

•          Strategy & Enterprise Architecture

•          Investment Planning

•          Procurement & Program Delivery

•          Support & Development

•          Vendor & Contract Management

The outcomes delivered by these functions have a Division, Department and sector wide impact, extending beyond the core of the Business Unit activities into the broader operations for the Office of the Deputy Secretary.

About the Role

The Emergency Management Sector Technical Portfolio Lead is responsible for the development of technology and data policy, standards, and guidance to support emergency management capability. The role provides authoritative advice to executives and partner agencies on technology governance, data management and communications policy.

Some of your duties will include:

• Lead the development of technology and data policy, standards, and guidance to support emergency management capability in alignment with Divisional and Departmental Strategic objectives.
• Translate complex technical, commercial and operational needs into clear, evidence-based policy recommendations.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, national frameworks, and community risk factors to propose policy settings that support interoperability, resilience, and compliance.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience developing portfolio risk analysis in technology driven or regulatory environments.
• Strong understanding of ICT risks, data governance and public safety technologies.
• Experience analysing complex technical environments, commercial and operational impacts of these environments and changes to them and translating these into clear policy direction and advice to the Senior Executive, Business Unit, Division and Department.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic, commercial and operational elements of business case development and assessment and end to end programs and portfolio advice.

Qualifications/requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in public policy, law, business, engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Additional certification or training in technology governance or emergency management is desirable.
• Experience within the emergency management, public safety communications, or government technology sectors would be highly regarded.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.