Title:  Manager

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.

An exciting opportunity exists to perform a senior role in a high performing team.  The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a complex, sensitive and fast paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, policy, analytical and communication skills coupled with an ability to influence stakeholders and work effectively in a team environment. An understanding of the Aboriginal community in Victoria is an advantage.

The First Peoples – State Relations Group

The First Peoples – State Relations Group is the group within DPC responsible for nation leading work in the areas of cultural rights, self-determination, Treaty, and truth – an extensive program of priority work with First Peoples. We recognise Victoria’s First Peoples as the self-determining drivers of Aboriginal affairs in Victoria. We are committed to building ongoing, just, and respectful relationships between self-determining First Peoples and the State as a priority focus.

The Policy and Closing the Gap Branch

The Policy and Closing the Gap Branch leads a coordinated, whole-of-government approach to Aboriginal affairs to improve outcomes for First Peoples. It oversees Victoria’s commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap, supports the Premier and Minister for Treaty and First Peoples, and provides strategic advice to drive reform across portfolios.

The branch also delivers key self-determination initiatives, including the Victorian Aboriginal Affairs Framework and the Self-Determination Reform Framework. It works across government to strengthen accountability through monitoring and reporting and builds strong partnerships with Aboriginal leaders to support meaningful engagement and collaboration.

About you

As our ideal candidate you will have:

• Understanding and awareness of Aboriginal self-determination reform priorities for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
• Well-developed people management skills, including experience in leading, coaching and motivating a team in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management capabilities, including experience in developing project objectives and milestones, assigning responsibilities, monitoring project risks, issues and performance, and applying appropriate project management tools.
• Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, with an ability to establish and maintain effective and culturally safe working relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in leading policy analysis and co-ordination processes to inform the development of policies and programs.

This is a VPS6 Fixed term, full-time position until 15/12/2026.

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 11:59 pm on Monday 9th March 2026. All applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within two 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.