Director, Policy, Planning and Performance

Director, Policy, Planning and Performance

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Lead DEECA's strategic policy, planning and performance functions to drive whole-of-government alignment and deliver on key priorities for Victoria.

As the Director, Policy, Planning and Performance , you will lead a high‑performing, department‑wide function that integrates strategic policy with coordinated planning and performance measurement. Your leadership will shape DEECA’s long‑term direction, ensuring policies, planning and reporting are evidence‑based, outcomes‑focused, aligned with government priorities and responsive to emerging challenges and risks. The integrated and collaborative approach supports innovation, responsiveness and performance excellence.

You will provide authoritative advice to the department’s executive and government, foster collaboration across DEECA and other portfolios, oversee DEECA’s engagement in strategic whole‑of‑Victorian‑Government reforms, and drive the development of DEECA’s strategy and corporate plans. The role also manages the department’s policy and project management pool to strengthen policy capability, responsiveness, reporting, insights and ePMO.

About You

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience in developing and coordinating complex policy frameworks in a public sector environment. You excel at identifying and connecting strategic priorities with operational delivery and possess strong judgement, communication, analysis and network building skills. You can confidently own a policy solution end‑to‑end.

About The Organisation

We employ approximately 6,300 staff, including around 600 seasonal staff, across more than 86 locations throughout Victoria, covering energy, environment, climate action, water, agriculture and resources portfolios. Our challenge is to maintain Victoria’s liveability while responding to climate change and protecting our natural environment, infrastructure and heritage for future generations. We take a community‑centred approach and involve communities and key stakeholders in decisions and policies that affect them, collaborating across our portfolios to design and deliver services and programs.

This is a fixed‑term position available for a period of up to 5 years. The work location is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information, please refer to the attached position description or call Bronwyn Clarke, Executive Director Strategy and Performance at 0409 022 481 or email bronwyn.j.clarke@deeca.vic.gov.au.

Applications close at midnight on Sunday, 9 November 2025.

Preferred Candidates Will Be Required To

• undertake pre‑employment screening, including completion of a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check
• have their misconduct declarations validated, irrespective of whether misconduct has been declared or not
• provide at least two appropriate referees, including their current direct line manager or, where relevant, most recent direct line manager in accordance with the requirements set out in executive reference checks
• provide evidence of their right to work in Australia

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and focuses on the essential requirements of the job while treating all applicants fairly and consistently. We also recognise the importance of a balanced life for our employees. Talk to us about flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian / New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Government Administration

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