Resources Victoria is currently seeking a Director, Geological Survey of Victoria (GSV), to lead the State's geoscience agency whose history spans over 170 years! Reporting to the CEO, you will be an integral member of the Resource Victoria executive leadership team and responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team providing specialist scientific and technical expertise to understand Victoria's geology to inform government decision making and attract new investment to the State. The Director is critical to creating partnerships with scientific organisations and increasingly important for promoting investor confidence in exploration and mining in Victoria. As a proven leader with demonstrated experience working in complex and diverse environments, you will be a strong communicator that can build consensus at senior levels within an organisation. A key focus on delivery will stand in you good stead, along with your proven ability to find solutions and achieve results. About the organisation We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, across energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture, and resources portfolios. Our challenge is to maintain Victoria's liveability, with a population expected to almost double by 2050, while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community-centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them and we collaborate across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs. This is a fixed-term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available. To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience. For further information, please refer to the attached position description or call Matt Vincent, C.E.O Resources Victoria on 0400 193 631 or email matt.vincent@deeca.vic.gov.au. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 15 July 2025. Other relevant information: Preferred candidates will be required to: undertake pre-employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or where relevant (i.e. because they are not employed) most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks. provide evidence of their right to work in Australia For more information about the pre-screening requirements for this position, please refer to the position description. To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For further information including the position description, key selection criteria and to apply visit www.careers.vic.gov.au