Title:  Manager, Public Sector Workforce

About Us
We work for the people of Victoria by helping the Government achieve its strategic objectives. We do this by supporting the Premier, the Minister for Treaty and First Peoples and the Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance. 

DPC upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership.  DPC’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004: 

• Leadership 

• Integrity 

• Responsiveness 

• Impartiality 

• Accountability 

• Respect 

• Commitment to Human Rights. 
  
  

About the Role
An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Cabinet and Governance Branch in the Public Administration Group as the Manager of the Public Sector Workforce team at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

As a Manager in the Cabinet and Governance Branch, you will operate in a fast-paced policy environment, collaborating with a skilled and supportive team and stakeholders across government. To succeed in this role, you will have strong policy analysis and team management skills, and a good understanding of public sector governance and workforce matters, and public administration. Ideally, you will have a sound understanding and demonstrated experience in public administration, public policy, governance or law. In addition, you will have excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead a team of policy advisers, including workload allocation and supervision of staff as required and contribute to the improvement of staff capability, performance, cohesion and engagement.
• Provide thorough analysis and expert advice to the Premier, the Secretary and senior officers on a wide range of policy issues and major initiatives relating to public sector workforce policy development.
• Manage and lead complex strategic projects and analyses relating to the coordination and implementation of government policy, and prepare timely and accurate briefings, correspondence and other products.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders within and beyond DPC, providing clear and useful advice and accurately representing the department’s views.
• Actively contribute to a positive and collaborative organisational culture, supportive of learning and development, innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.
• Other duties as directed that are not listed in the position description, but which are consistent with a position of this grade and skills requirement.

This is a Fixed Term position available until February 2027. This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

For more information, please see the Position Description.

How to apply 

Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. All applications should include: 

• a resume; and  
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).

Other relevant information:
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.