Title:  Manager, Energy and Resources

About the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC)
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 Minister for Multicultural Affairs, as well as the Cabinet. Our vision is to be recognised and respected leaders in whole-of-government policy and performance.

The Energy, Resources and Environment Branch of the Department of Premier and Cabinet is recruiting for a highly motivated manager to lead the Energy and Resources team.  Our branch advises the Premier on a broad range of policy initiatives and major projects, and this role is an excellent opportunity to work in centre of the Victorian Government in a high profile and challenging portfolio.

The successful applicant will manage a team of policy advisers in a fast-moving environment, and play an important leadership role in the branch, contributing to strategic planning and branch culture. The position requires the flexibility to respond to rapid changes in priority, strong management and planning skills to deliver a varied work agenda, and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders and senior officials across the Victorian Government.

We are committed to working flexibly to get the best from our team members, creating a positive, supportive team culture and a work environment that enables high performance. We are seeking candidates who will contribute to this positive culture, deliver successful outcomes, develop capability within the team and be a leader within the branch. 

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Extensive experience in developing policy and strategy in a public sector and/or industry environment combined with a broad understanding of the mechanisms and processes of government.
• Highly developed people management skills, aligns team with the organisational values and goals through effective people management, coaching and modelling.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, provide advice on processes and policies, and work effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and capacity to make decisions and recommendations where diverse interests need to be considered.
• Demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities with the ability to meet deadlines while working in pressured situations.

Desirable requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage
• Understanding and experience in the energy and resources sectors in Victoria

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description here for the key selection criteria to address in application.

How to apply:
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Wednesday 25th February 2026. All applications should include:

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

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

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 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated. 

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.

How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on Wednesday 25th February 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, including a Declaration and Consent form, a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
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.