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Manager
Grade 6
Women & Equality, NDIS and Royal Commission Engagement Branch
$104,523 - $139,873 p.a. plus 9.5% employer superannuation contribution
12 month fixed-term
Fiona Prowse
03 9651 6214

Organisational context
The role of the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is to support the Premier as Head of
government and Cabinet through the provision of high quality policy advice; to provide strategic
policy leadership by developing and leading key policy initiatives, particularly in a whole of
government framework; and to improve continuously the capacity, integrity and independence of the
Victorian Public Service.

Department of Premier and Cabinet values

DPC has four values that employees are required to demonstrate and uphold in performing their
work. The values are:
Integrity - we serve the public good
Leadership - we are an example to others
Innovation - we value creativity and new ideas
Collaboration - we encourage and value teamwork
DPCs National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Branch provides authoritative and timely advice
to the Premier and Cabinet on the policy implications of major initiatives by departments and
agencies relating to NDIS issues, through detailed analysis of proposals, implementation issues and
managing critical actions. The Branch also has responsibility for coordinating a considered, whole of
Victorian Government approach to implementation of the NDIS.

Duties
1. Provide authoritative advice to the Premier, Ministers, the Secretary and senior officers on the
policy and strategic implications of the NDIS.
2. Initiate, manage and maintain close liaison and effective relationships with senior stakeholders
including providing authoritative advice and representing the Department or Governments
views on inter-agency committees and task forces.
3. Monitor Government policies, programs and services, in order to advise the Premier, Ministers,
the Secretary and senior officers on measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness and to
promote achievement of the Governments priorities.
4. Coordinate and lead a team of policy advisers, including workload allocation and supervision
of staff as required and contribute to the improvement of staff effectiveness.

Key selection criteria

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1. Policy Skills
Knows where and how to find information and the knowledge base for a particular
proposal
Keeps up to date with a broad range of contemporary issues
Consults experts to gain broader and deeper understanding of a specific issue
Analyses and critically evaluates information and the potential implications and risks of
proposed policy options
2. Planning and Organising
Puts a high priority on accomplishment and attaining results
Sets clearly defined objectives and priorities and operates accordingly, reviewing and
adjusting as required
Identifies processes, tasks and resources required to achieve a goal
Recognises actual and potential barriers and finds effective ways to deal with them
3. Project Management
Produces detailed project plans where objectives are clearly defined, action steps for
achieving them are clearly specified and risk management is explicit
Clearly assigns responsibility for project tasks and decisions
Monitors performance against objectives and manages project risks and issues
Achieves project outcomes based on strong management of processes and resources
within time and budget demands
4. Stakeholder Management and Relationship Building
Deeply analyses and understands the differing interests and vantage points of
stakeholders when developing initiatives
Identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs, and where necessary,
modifying own views and style accordingly
Communicates and actively manages key stakeholders at a level appropriate to current
work
Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels and from different
backgrounds and organisations
Manages expectations by sharing information as early as possible and diplomatically
Builds trust through consistent actions, values and communication
4. People management
Is genuine, ethical and fair when dealing with people
Aligns team with the organisational values and goals through effective people
management, coaching and modelling
Maximises effectiveness by selecting, developing, managing and motivating a high
performing team
Clearly defines role expectations and appropriately delegates responsibilities
Addresses difficult people management issues early and consistent with departmental
policies
5. Resilience, Flexibility and Adaptability
Perseveres to achieve goals in the face of obstacles and setbacks
Remains calm and in control under pressure
Is stimulated by constant challenges and change
Handles constructive criticism positively
Is open to having ideas contested and debated without personalising response
Desirable Requirements
A relevant tertiary qualification would be an advantage, as would experience working on social
policy.

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Other relevant information

The position is located at 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne.
The Victorian Public Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Department of Premier and Cabinet provides a smoke free environment.

Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities

In the context of Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures, training, and instruction, as
detailed in Section 25 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, employees are responsible
for ensuring that they:
follow reasonable instruction
cooperate with their employer
at all times, take reasonable care for the safety of others in the workplace.

HR Services for Department of Premier and Cabinet and Department of Treasury and Finance