Executive Director, In-house Professional ServicesJob posted: 06/12/2024
Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions
Occupation: Executive Management
Reference: VG/101305
The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria's prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027.
Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards.
The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do.
Role Overview Provide strategic leadership for the In-house Professional Services branch.Be responsible for leading Priority Projects, Design and Evaluation and Data and Analytics units in provision of internal consultancy services.Senior Executive Service Level 2 (SES-2), Fixed Term up to Three (3) Years.The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint an Executive Director, In-house Professional Services to join its team. This role involves providing leadership and authoritative advice to the In-house Professional Services branch; the branch supports evidence-informed decision-making for DJSIR and works in partnership with policy and program delivery areas to deliver departmental priorities, bringing advanced expertise in program evaluation and design, strategic and data analysis, governance, coordination, project management and public policy.
Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination Group, the Executive Director, In-house Professional Services leads the Priority Projects, Design and Evaluation and Data and Analytics units in provision of internal consultancy services for DJSIR.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with extensive knowledge of Victorian Government's strategies, frameworks, guidelines, programs and policies. An understanding of key government levers would be well regarded. Experience in an equivalent internal-to-government consulting function, or management consulting experience, would also be well regarded.
Further Information Enquiries about this position should be directed to Marnie Stancliffe, Executive Assistant to the Deputy Secretary, Economic Policy, Projects and Coordination on 0436 643 503.
The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description.
We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures. How to Apply Please click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description.
Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying.
Applications close midnight on 20th December 2024.
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