At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Lead reviews that help improve emergency management across Victoria.
- Guide a small team doing work with real public value.
- Use evidence to find risks, trends and areas for improvement.
- Help turn lessons from emergencies into lasting improvements.
- Ongoing, full-time role earning $142,790 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As manager evaluation and review, you will lead a team to plan and conduct evaluations and reviews to assess the capacity, capability and performance of the emergency management sector against intended community-focused outcomes and leading practice.
You will:
- lead high-level evaluations and reviews of emergency management capacity, capability and performance
- identify risks, trends and important performance issues to guide future work
- manage complex data, research and analysis using surveys, interviews and other methods
- provide expert advice on emergency management issues and prepare clear briefs and reports
- support your team through strong leadership, mentoring and professional development.
About you
A tertiary qualification in a relevant field is desirable. You can also bring strong experience in evaluation, review, research or a related field.
You should also have:
- high-level experience leading evaluation and review work, from planning through to delivery
- strong research, analysis and investigation skills, with the ability to assess complex information
- knowledge of the emergency management sector and the issues it faces
- people leadership skills, with the ability to support your team and build its capability.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Sam Redlich at [email protected].
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.
