Manager, Priority Communities

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and passionate individual to join the Social Policy Group, Multicultural Affairs Branch, as a Manager, Priority Communities at the Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Multicultural Affairs works in partnership with Victoria's diverse multicultural communities and brings together all the policy functions and program activity areas that drive the Victorian Government's policy agenda and commitment to fostering an inclusive, engaged and harmonious multicultural community in Victoria. The Division has two branches: Programs and Partnerships, and Policy.

As Manager of Priority Communities, you will use your outstanding leadership and people management skills to manage a team in delivering high quality policy advice and program delivery to support newly arrived and priority multicultural communities.

This role will lead on engagement with the Commonwealth Government on settlement policies and support the delivery of other key Victorian Government priorities such as the Victorian African Communities Action Plan and relevant election commitments. This includes engagement with the Victorian Multicultural Commission, multicultural and settlement sector peak bodies, community organisations and intergovernmental representatives.

The successful candidate will be required to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects and manage and develop a team in the preparation of high-quality briefs and written advice, including for the Minister for Multicultural Affairs and senior departmental executives.

You will work closely with other managers across Multicultural Affairs and the wider department to ensure policy and program design aligns with portfolio priorities. You will also be responsible maintaining relationships with stakeholders within the multicultural community and settlement sectors.

The Victorian Public Service (VPS) is committed to supporting diverse, inclusive and equitable workplaces for employees. Flexible working supports greater participation by a broader range of Victorians in our public service. To support business needs and team culture, the successful applicant will attend the office three days per week with current anchor days on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The third day of attendance will be agreed with the Manager on commencement.

About you

As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated effective people management to support and create the conditions for a high functioning, productive and engaged team.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and leadership skills in addressing issues from the perspective of what the government requires and translating organisational strategy into meaningful long-term plans and objectives.
• Strong written communication skills: prepares briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language.
• Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex problems.
• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, high quality and timely advice on program and/or project design, implementation and evaluation in a dynamic and complex environment.
• Strong interpersonal, representational and communication skills, including the ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels and a proven capacity to develop effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders and partners.

Desirable

Experience in working with multicultural communities and organisations to deliver programs that provide impactful outcomes for communities in Victoria.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description for the key selection criteria to address in application.

The closing date for this position is midnight, Sunday, 02 November 2025.

How to apply:

Apply before the advertised closing date, all applications should include:

• a resume
• a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages)

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Other relevant information

The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act), to support this DPC has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DPC employees be fully vaccinated.

Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Pre-employment Declaration and Consent form. Employment of successful candidates will be subject to a National Police Check.

DPC actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. All roles at DPC can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.