Director, Sector Resilience and Emergency
Influence and drive a high performing culture
Provide strategic policy oversight of Water and Catchments interests
Five years fixed term
| Department: | Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action |
| Work Type: | Fixed term – flexible |
| Job Function: | Executive Management |
| Classification: | SES1 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne – CBD |
| Reference: | VG/50936411 |
| Closing Date: | 27-Apr-2023 |
| Salary Range: | $207,116 – $267,445 |
| Job Duration: | N/A |
| Attachments: | 50936441_Director Sector Resilience and Emergency_PD.docx (Word, 967KB) |
| Contact: | Deb Brown 0427 473 482 |
Position Details
About the role
The Director, Sector Resilience and Emergency is responsible for building on strong foundations to uplift the current water sector emergency preparedness and response function to meet future challenges including increasing climate change impacts.
The position provides strategic advice and support to the Minister, Secretary and DEECA Executive to maintain effective operation of the Victorian water sector.
Working closely with water corporations, catchment management authorities, and Emergency Recovery Victoria amongst other stakeholders, the role leads the provision of high-level strategic analysis and advice on emergency response, preparedness and recovery issues associated with the water sector to the Minister, Secretary and the DEECA Executive.
The Director will also provide high-level, strategic policy oversight of Water and Catchments Group interests in the recovery planning from major incidents.
About the Group
The Water and Catchments Group (WCG) is responsible for effectively managing Victoria’s water resources to meet future urban, rural and environmental needs and works in partnership with stakeholders including water corporations and catchment management authorities.
This position is located within the Partnerships and Sector Performance Division, which is responsible for leading the Water and Catchments Group’s engagement and governance oversight of water and catchment management sector entities.
To be successful in this role you will have the ability to:
- Demonstrate effective leadership
- Sustain a high level of drive and commitment
- Demonstrate integrity and resilience
- Build trust through consistent actions, values and communication
- Be available outside of regular business hours to respond to incidents as well as work collaboratively across DEECA and with relevant stakeholders and agencies to ensure integrated and effective emergency resilience.
For further information or a confidential discussion call Deb Brown, Executive Director, Partnerships and Sector Performance on 0427 473 482 or email deb.brown@delwp.vic.gov.au
How to apply
To be considered for this position, your application should include a resume and cover letter summarising your experience and attributes aligned with the key selection criteria. For further information please refer to the attached position description.
Applications close at midnight on Thursday 27 April 2023.
Other relevant information:
Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.
Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment for the advertised employment period. To be appointed to an ongoing position you must be an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian/New Zealand citizen.
We are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
