THE ROLE
The Manager, Office of the Secretary, leads a small, high performing team which plays a critical role in supporting organisational governance and ensuring the Secretary is provided with high quality, accurate and strategic advice across the department's business and policy portfolios.
The Manager works closely with the Director, Office of the Secretary and Governance, to manage the end-to-end functioning of the Office, ensuring effective coordination of accountabilities and responses including briefings, correspondence, senior meetings management, planning, executive coordination and corporate reporting.
The Manager identifies and drives whole of system improvements, promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the Office and across the department. The Manager is responsible for leading projects in accordance with the Secretary's priorities.
Are you:
- Able to think through complex information to identify potential risks in a time-pressured environment?
- Highly skilled at providing responsive, considered advice and high-level support to senior executives?
- An excellent communicator, with high level written and verbal communication skills?
- A team player, able to work flexibly to collaborate with and support team members to achieve common goals?
- Able to diplomatically provide advice and build relationships with people at all levels?
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Effectively manage and provide leadership to team members in the Office of the Secretary by:
- leading and supporting individuals to achieve their potential and contribution to organisational goals and outcomes
- modelling behaviours integral to good people management and departmental values
- where relevant, managing and monitoring specific improvement objectives in annual improvement plans relating to the area of responsibility
- pro-actively building and maintaining positive relationships with peers and stakeholders across the organisation.
- Manage and provide quality assurance across briefings, correspondence and other written materials for senior executive governance, Secretary and Ministerial decision.
- Provide timely, high-quality consolidated strategic advice and executive support to the Secretary on a wide range of issues related to the Department's business and portfolios.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
