Job Description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and passionate people leader to lead the Language Services, Workforce and Law Reform team as Manager in the Multicultural Affairs Policy branch within the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

This team is responsible for leading the language services reforms, workforce related policies and projects and law reform initiatives which help to improve outcomes for multicultural Victorians.

The Manager, Language Services, Workforce and Law Reform will lead a high-performing team to develop and deliver policies and programs which strengthen outcomes for Victoria's culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

As the Manager, you will also use your outstanding leadership and people management skills to manage a team in the development, coordination, and delivery of language services reforms in Victoria. You will be responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders across government and non-government sectors to support effective policy and program delivery.

The successful candidate will be required to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects and manage and develop a team in the preparation and oversight of the delivery of high-quality briefs and written advice. You will provide authoritative advice to the Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Secretary and senior executives on language services policies, programs, and issues.

The Language Services, Workforce and Law Reform team provides a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. People with lived experience or experience working with diverse communities are encouraged to apply.

The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces for employees. Flexible working supports greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in our public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will attend the office three days per week with anchor days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The third day of attendance will be agreed with the Manager on commencement.  

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:-

• Demonstrated effective people management to support and create the conditions for a high functioning, productive and engaged team.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and leadership skills in addressing issues from the perspective of what the government requires and translating organisational strategy into meaningful long-term plans and objectives.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to prepare briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, high quality and timely advice on program and/or project design, implementation and evaluation in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal, representational and communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate and develop effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date is Tuesday, 17 June 2025.

How to apply:

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

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

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

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.