Manager - Stakeholder Engagement & Support

THE ROLE
We are looking for an experienced, talented and motivated individual to join the Commission for Gender Equality in the Public Sector (Commission) as Manager, Stakeholder Engagement and Support.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to improve gender equality outcomes for the Victorian public sector, and wider Victorian community. Working closely with the Director and Commissioner, you will have the opportunity to advance your career and apply your team management, leadership, operations and project management experience within a highly supportive environment. You will manage and support a team of five.
The successful candidate will be a high-performing, proactive and adaptive self-starter with the ability to develop and deliver stakeholder and communication strategies, systems, and processes from the ground up within a complex environment, build collaborative relationships and networks, and deliver a diverse range of projects and tasks under pressure. This role requires an understanding of government processes and excellent team management skills and experience. A professional background in strategic stakeholder management and/or communications would be highly desirable.
You will also work closely with our leadership team to establish the next phase of the Commission's strategic direction. In return, you will have the opportunity to implement once in a generation legislative change designed to significantly improve gender equality outcomes for the Victorian public sector and beyond.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Drive a collaborative, respectful and high performing team environment. Actively participate in and encourage others to support a positive organisational culture, and business and performance excellence.
* Develop and deliver accurate and timely policy advice to government departments, the Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner, Senior Executives, and the Minister for Women.
* Work closely with the Director to manage stakeholder and communication functions of the Commission, including overseeing the development of the Commissioner's key speeches and meeting notes, as well as the Commission's website, social media and other Stakeholder Engagement activities and support.
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) portal.
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.