Senior Advisor, Government Business

• Senior Advisor, Government Business (within Emergency Management)
• Ongoing, Full Time
• Attractive VPS 5 salary between $106,534 - $128,897 + superannuation

Emergency Management within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The group is led by the Deputy Secretary, Emergency Management. Emergency Management includes the department's emergency management accountabilities and statutory entities and offices.Sector Investment and Performance - What does the business unit do?Sector Investment and Performance, Emergency Management is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of investment, governance, assurance, performance and reporting of emergency management portfolio agencies. The unit is responsible for ensuring the delivery of centralised corporate functions, including strategic and business planning and risk and business continuity management and Government Business. Key functional responsibilities also include state budget coordination and legislated reporting and assurance activities and provision of executive services. The Business Unit also supports coordination of critical emergency capability functions within DJCS EM.What will the role do?Lead and coordinate governance support for various State and Commonwealth emergency management committees.

• Track meeting outcomes and ensure that action items are acquitted in a timely manner.
• Provide strategic advice to Director and Deputy Secretary on agenda items and proposed decisions for consideration at committee meetings.
• Oversee a small team and work closely with other areas within Government Business and Sector Performance and DJCS EM, as well as government stakeholders, to ensure an integrated WOVG approach to committee meetings.

What skills and knowledge should the Senior Advisor, Government Business have?As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• A strong understanding of governance principles and processes.
• Leadership and Stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience with government processes and policy development and delivery is preferred.

If you have any queries, please contact Sandra Talty, Manager Government Business and Sector Performance, viaIf this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm - 20 June 2024.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.How to applyPlease click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.