Senior Manager, People Performance and Strategy Location: Melbourne - CBDWork Type: Fixed Term Full Time (Fixed Term Position until 15 February 2028)We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to a safe, inclusive workplace.About The Role The Senior Manager, People Performance and Strategy leads programs and initiatives that improve the employee experience across the Department. The role works closely with senior leaders and People and Culture teams to deliver workforce reforms, strengthen workforce planning, and support attraction and retention strategies. It also leads the safe and ethical use of digital tools to improve people services, decision‐making and workforce insights. Success in this role helps create a more positive, sustainable and high‐performing workplace, supports better outcomes for employees and leaders, and strengthens the Department's ability to meet future workforce needs.Selection CriteriaThinks strategically and solves complex problems by looking at issues from different perspectives and delivering practical, long‐term solutions.Leads major projects and workforce initiatives, setting clear plans, governance and measures to achieve successful outcomes.Builds and delivers strategic plans that align team priorities with organisational goals and future workforce needs.Leads and supports change by creating a positive culture, helping people adapt and improving the way work is delivered.Works collaboratively across teams and business areas, building strong relationships and encouraging knowledge sharing to achieve shared outcomes.Qualifications and ExperienceA tertiary qualification in Human Resources (mandatory).Formal qualifications in change management, with demonstrated experience leading enterprise‐wide organisational change and organisational design initiatives (mandatory).Significant senior experience leading workforce/people experience initiatives and providing strategic advice to executives.Pre‐employment Checks and Conditions Relevant pre‐employment screening and reference checks will be required.Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re‐employment restrictions apply.Application Deadline Applications close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, 26th May 2026.#J-18808-Ljbffr