Senior Project Lead, Disaster Risk Reduction

* Great opportunity - Fixed term VPS5 role until 31 March 2025
* Lead a range of projects across the emergency management sector
* VPS5 salary from $106,534 to $128,897 plus superannuation
About Emergency Management Victoria
EMV leads emergency management in Victoria by working with government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies. EMV is a statutory entity and is part of the Department of Justice & Community Safety (the Department). The Department, through the Secretary, employs EMV staff and provides corporate functions to EMV. EMV is led jointly by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Emergency Management Commissioner (EMC).
What we offer
* The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions towards maximising the ability of the emergency management sector to work together and ensure safer and more resilient communities.
* A wide range of growth and development opportunities within EMV.
* A strong commitment to work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements.
About the role
The Project Lead will manage the implementation of grant programs for Disaster Risk Reduction, including contracts, reporting and stakeholder engagement. The role will also lead a range of projects across the emergency management sector, communities and EMV for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Some of the key accountabilities include:
* Developing, managing and maintaining systems and processes for the finalisation of the National Partnership Agreement (NPA) for Disaster Risk Reduction, including acquittal, evaluation, reporting and communications processes, and review of project outcomes funded through the NPA.
* Preparing succinct, quality and timely briefings to senior management on the progress of the implementation on the NPA.
* Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with peers across EMV, DEECA, Local councils, regional community groups, and stakeholder organisations such as the Country Fire Authority, Victoria State Emergency Service, Life Saving Victoria, MSAR providers, and other government departments and agencies as appropriate.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Significant experience in program management and the management of grants programs, including evaluation, allocation and reporting.
* Significant experience in project management and stakeholder engagement.
* An understanding of Victoria's emergency management sector will be well regarded.
How to apply
Please 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.
FOR INTERNAL VPS EMPLOYEES:
* For this particular vacancy, priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform.
* For all VPS employees, due to the new Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) policy, please apply through the JSE to be eligible to be considered for this position in the first round.
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.