Senior Manager, Redress Operations

About this role

• You will lead teams that deliver redress services to people affected by past harm.
• You will guide complex operations across two important redress schemes.
• You will work with skilled people who care about respectful service.
• You will shape better services while supporting fair and timely outcomes.
• Fixed-Term (until 30/06/2028), full-time role earning $166,939 - $191,084per year, plus super.

What you will do

As senior manager, redress operations, you will lead two redress schemes.

You will guide staff, oversee daily work and provide advice on complex issues.

You will:

• lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality redress services.
• guide complex operational work, reviews, complaints and privacy matters.
• provide clear advice to senior leaders on scheme operations and risks.
• oversee sound decisions, budgets, records and reporting across both schemes.
• lead ongoing improvements to policies, processes and services for applicants.

About you

A tertiary qualification in social services, business and/or public administration is highly desirable. You also need at least five years' experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.

You should also have:

• senior leadership experience in complex service delivery settings.
• strong skills in staff management and improving team performance.
• the ability to apply complex rules and authorisations to operational decisions.
• strong judgement and communication skills when handling difficult issues.

To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Sally Finlay at sally.finlay@justice.vic.gov.au.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.

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 national police checks 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.