At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead emergency management strategies and foster partnerships to support communities in crises.
- Company: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing dedicated to creating equal opportunities for all Victorians.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, diverse workplace, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a motivated team committed to community welfare and resilience.
- Why this job: Be a key player in shaping emergency responses and supporting vulnerable communities.
- Qualifications: Experience in emergency management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 116100 - 141900 $ per year.
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life. Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable. We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
THE ROLE
The Executive Director, Emergency Management is responsible for providing high-level strategic leadership for the emergency management functions of the department, ensuring a strong partnership approach to deliver on the department's responsibilities alongside the complex and diverse nature of the service delivery objectives across the organisation. The role will also establish and maintain positive relationships internally and externally, managing stakeholder engagement across government and the emergency management sector, and provide authoritative, strategic, and innovative service and advice to the Deputy Secretary, the Executive Leadership Team and the Minister. The role requires a sound understanding of government, emergency management and social services sector roles in emergencies, and community-centred emergency relief and recovery service delivery. It requires a demonstrated capability to design and deliver initiatives that support communities before, during and after emergencies, with a focus on preparedness and building resilience to minimise the impact of emergencies on the Victorian community including the department's services and clients, especially people most at risk.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide highly influential and authoritative, strategic advice and briefings in accordance with government policy directions to Ministers, Secretary, Deputy Secretary, senior executives, and external stakeholders.
- Contribute to the strategic leadership of the Disability, Fairness and Emergency Management Division, by working closely with the Deputy Secretary, Executive Management team and other divisional executives and teams to achieve the organisation's strategic objectives and deliver a complex and ambitious reform agenda.
- Effectively represent the department's interests in high-level discussions and negotiations with the Commonwealth and other jurisdictions, state government departments, external stakeholders and within the department.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
Applications close Monday 9 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
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