Director, Strategy, Policy, Performance and Integrity

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part-time

Salary: $225,000 - $290,600

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/

Victorian Public Sector Commission

Director – SES1 – Fixed term (5 years)

What you'll do

The Director, Strategy, Policy, Performance and Integrity leads a Branch responsible for:

• driving strategic thinking and the development of policy advice to shape the future of the Victorian public sector
• setting standards and monitoring sector performance
• providing authoritative leadership and advice on Victorian public sector professionalism and integrity matters.

The role requires a strong passion and commitment for public service and driving capability, professionalism, engagement, and integrity.

The role oversees three VPS 6 managers and an overall Branch of ~ 15 people.

This multifaceted role offers the opportunity to work within a collaborative executive team and leadership environment.

Who we're looking for?

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Passionate about the future of the Victorian public sector
• Are experienced executives with excellent leadership and management skills
• Skilled in leading strategy, policy and performance monitoring and reporting
• Committed to the VPS values
• Looking for variety, flexibility and work/life balance

Selection criteria

You should have:

• Demonstrated experience in policy and strategy development, in areas such as public administration, capability and/or integrity
• A strong capacity for critical thinking and problem solving
• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including the capacity to build teams and steward teams through change
• Strong experience in working with stakeholders across government and in building constructive, long-term relationships
• Experience in working across a range of Victorian or other jurisdictions' public sector agencies in policy development and strategy roles
• A relevant tertiary qualification in public policy, public administration, law or a similar area.

Who we are

The Victorian Public Sector Commission plays a key role in stewardship of the public sector. It works to strengthen the efficiency, effectiveness and capability of the public sector and maintain, and advocate for, public sector professionalism and integrity. Your contribution will help shape and lead strategic government directions across Victoria.

Why you should join us

We are proud to offer you the opportunity to work with purpose and make a positive impact on the Victorian community.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the Victorian public sector to deliver meaningful work supporting the Victorian Government's strategic priorities.

We offer:

• Work life balance and flexible and hybrid work
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance program and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive work environment, including workplace adjustments

How to apply

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter (no more than 2-pages) outlining your skills, knowledge and qualities that will make you a success within the VPSC to be submitted online by selecting the 'Apply Now" button.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 7 September 2025

Request for reasonable adjustments

The VPSC values the contribution of all employees and fair and equitable treatment of all people is integral to all activities. As such, the VPSC offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities on request. It is our policy to provide adjustments for people with disability, mental illness and/or a health condition and carers of people with disability. To request an adjustment, please follow the process on our policy page.

Other relevant information

A position description is attached. For enquiries, please refer to the contact on the position description.

Employment screening, including criminal history, confirmation of experience and stated qualifications, screening of misconduct, Australian working rights and other relevant checks form part of the candidate suitability evaluation process. Where applicable, this applies to current VPS employees.

Applications close Sunday 7 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

22 August 2025