Deputy Secretary And Land Coordinator General (ses3)

At the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) we work for the people of Victoria by helping the government achieve its strategic objectives. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Executive Officer for our Deputy Secretary, Economic Policy and State Productivity Group (EPSP) Group and Land Coordinator General role to provide leadership for our current and emerging economic policy challenges and opportunities facing the Victorian Government.

The EPSP Group works to support the Government to drive economic growth and prosperity, specifically relating to economic development, regional and local government outcomes, international engagement, transport infrastructure and operations, planning, energy, agriculture, resources, environment and budget and financial management. The Group is also responsible for precinct policy and coordination and policy leadership to enhance the utilisation of government owned land.

As the Deputy Secretary, you will be part of DPC’s senior leadership team and Board of Management, leading and managing the EPSP group to ensure efficient and effective performance of its functions in accordance with DPC’s Corporate Plan.

As the Land Coordinator General, you will oversee the whole of government approach in the delivery of land and precinct agenda, advising the Deputy Premier, Premier and other ministers on all issues relating to the Land Coordinator General function.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

Experience as a seasoned leader at an executive level within government

Excellent influencing, negotiation and relationship-management skills

Proven conceptual and analytical skills

Demonstrated experience in leading complex projects

Effective people management skills

Please note that a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is essential for this role.

Working with us, you can make a difference not just in your career, but in the community where you work and live.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

How to apply

Apply before the advertised closing date. All applications should include:

a resume; and

a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Current VPS employees are strongly encouraged to apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) platform.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department’s obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination policy which requires all DPC employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes (unless an exception applies).

To be able to meet the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination requirements and for the department to meet its obligations under the OH&S Act, the department will request employees provide their vaccination information (including 3rd dose / booster) or evidence of an exemption throughout the recruitment process. Inability to provide this may impact your subsequent employment to the department.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.