Director, Office of the Deputy Commissioner - Fire Rescure Victoria

About this role

This position is being advertised by Department of Justice and Community Safety on behalf of Fire Rescue Victoria

Work Type: Executive Contract

Salary: $232,790 - $298,488 Total Remuneration Package

Grade: PESES-1 (SES1)

Occupation: Leadership and Management

Location: Melbourne - Eastern Hill Headquarters

Reference: FRV MCMD85/2025

Fire Rescue Victoria (FRV) is a modern, community-focused fire and rescue service committed to protecting life and property across Victoria. We deliver service excellence through prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, working in partnership with government, communities, and sector stakeholders to enhance public safety outcomes.

About the role

This newly created role is designed to provide high-impact strategic advice, governance oversight, and leadership of strategic projects that strengthen FRV's performance and support the Directorate to deliver its outcomes.

Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner - Community Safety & Operational Training, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring effective information flow, enabling timely executive decision-making, and integrating governance frameworks to manage risk in a complex industrial relations environment.

Leading with accountability and collaboration, you will oversee the translation of data and business intelligence into ELT briefs and Ministerial and Cabinet correspondence, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and strategic alignment.

About you

You are an astute negotiator fluent in executive level advisory with strong strategic thinking and robust governance discipline. Your analytical capability and written communication are matched by your ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders in complex political environments. You thrive on complexity and high-quality outcomes that drive operational excellence. You are skilled at building capability within teams and fostering alignment across the organisation to achieve goals whilst managing complex multifaceted risk.

How to apply

Your application should be submitted electronically to Mel Dare, Manager, Talent Acquisition at melanie.dare@frv.vic.gov.au If you have any questions in relation to this role, please contact Mel for assistance on 0456 886 845.

Applications close: Applications will remain open until 5.00 pm AEST Sunday 1 February 2026, subject to early appointment.

This advertisement is open to applicants who are an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident.