Senior Manager

• Utilise your expertise in policy to provide support and advice to the Gaming and Liquor business unit
• An ongoing, full-time opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS Grade 6.2: $162,077 - $185,518 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit:

Gaming and Liquor (G&L) advises the Minister for the Casino, Gaming and Liquor Regulation on the development and implementation of liquor and gambling legislation and regulation, major licensing processes, and on current and emerging gambling and liquor-related issues. The Business Unit is responsible for delivering and further developing the Victorian Government's strategic response to liquor and gambling issues and for developing and implementing the government's policy on the various gambling licensing processes. It is the primary government point of reference for industry, community and government on liquor and gaming issues. G&L works closely with a wide range of external stakeholders from industry, government and the community.

The Policy branch operates in a complex, fast paced, environment. This is a portfolio that considers economic and social factors, including public health issues, such as harm that can affect the Victorian community. It also considers factors affecting industry and its workforce. This is a challenging and intellectually stimulating role that requires a person with strong strategic capabilities and the ability to engage with a variety of people with a diverse range of views.

About the Role:

The role of Senior Manager - Liquor Policy will lead and inspire a small, high performing team to manage diverse, sensitive and complex policy projects, demonstrate effective leadership, stakeholder management and relationship building, provide strategic policy advice, and negotiate outcomes to deliver time sensitive work

Some of your duties will include:

• Leading policy development and key strategic projects relating to the liquor portfolio and other matters as directed, in consultation with colleagues across G&L, the Department and Victorian Government
• Managing and advise on whole of government and external stakeholder engagement processes for liquor and other policy and regulatory matters, including supporting reform and regulation priorities
• Leading consultation with and oversee established forums with the regulator, other departments and jurisdictions, industry, local government and community / advocacy sectors.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About You:

As our ideal candidate, you will possess:

• A record of accomplishment operating at a senior level leading complex and strategic policy projects, preferably with experience leading cross-government, legislative and/or regulatory processes
• Extensive experience in engaging with a range of stakeholders, preferably including people with lived experience of harm
• Sound strategic thinking and problem-solving skills combined with an understanding of how to work effectively across government
• A deep understanding (or an ability to quickly obtain an understanding) of the legislative, structural and policy issues related to liquor regulation.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Completion of a relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, law, social science, public health, economics or business will be highly 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 reference checks, national police checks and misconduct screening. Dependant on the role, other checks may include VicRoads checks, drivers licence checks, medical checks, Working with Children Checks, and Declaration of Private Interests (for executive and responsible officer roles).

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.

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.