Ongoing, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is seeking a Manager Regional Preparedness to provide a critical role within Emergency Management.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong leadership to, and build the capability of, the Regional Preparedness team through active management and interaction at both a team and individual level.
* Manage and lead a team of regionally-focused Emergency Management Coordinators to work with regional EM partners and develop assurance, engagement and support programs.
* Provide advice and support in the development, application and implementation of regional emergency management planning, practices and processes across the State.
* Drive workplace culture and practices that deliver on the vision of EMV, including developing and implementing an annual business plan in line with the statement of direction and strategic priorities, working closely with the team to ensure PDP goals are meaningful, measurable and align with the business plan, providing a safe and healthy working environment for all staff and actively promoting a positive and respectful culture across EMV.
* Manage and maintain compliance with all governance requirements and develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
* Work closely and strategically with communities, agencies, business and local government in a whole-of-sector approach to identify major emerging policy issues and implement strategic improvement strategies that align with leading practice.
* Provide stewardship of the development and practice of interactive and consultative processes with government and non-government agencies and sector stakeholders to formulate, implement and review policy to improve the delivery of emergency management preparedness and other initiatives.
* Provide stewardship and development of regional operational standards.
* Support the development, implementation, review, evaluation and improvement of strategic responses, policies and programs that govern the performance of regional emergency management.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Demonstrated understanding and application of strategy development, ideally within the emergency management sector.
* Demonstrated understanding of Victoria's emergency management arrangements.
* Demonstrated experience managing a range of stakeholders across a broad geographic region.
Qualifications/Requirements
Tertiary qualification in an appropriate discipline is desirable.
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 a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) 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.
Compensation: VPS Grade 6: $138,631 - $185,518 plus superannuation.
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