Manager Governance & Property

Job Description

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Occupation: Education and Training Reference: VG/082399A The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards. The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. Manager, Governance and Property Ongoing role, full time (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 35 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 (flexibility may be available) The Role The Manager, Governance and Property leads a team responsible for the administration, oversight and advice on governance and property management accountabilities of the Minister for Skills and TAFE in relation to Victorian public universities. This spans university property and land transactions, appointments to university councils, the ACFE, AMES Australia and ANAM Boards, and tabling of Victorian universities' annual reports. This work is undertaken in line with relevant legislation and guidelines, including the university Acts, the Victorian Government Appointment and Remuneration Guidelines and the Diversity on Victorian Government Boards Guidelines. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to: Developing well informed advice on a portfolio of property and governance matters. Providing employees with the leadership, information and guidance required to achieve outcomes. Initiating, managing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The Team The position of Manager – Governance and Property forms a part of the ACFFE, Higher Education and Workforce (AHEW) branch within the Skills and Employment group. The AHEW branch brings together Adult Community Further Education (ACFE), Higher Education and Workforce and drives workforce skills response across the skills and employment ecosystem, creating practical linkages across pre-accredited learning and the community, vocational and higher education sectors. About You As the successful candidate, you will have: The initiative to align a team with the organisational values and goals through effective people management and modelling. The ability to confidently convey ideas and information in a clear and interesting way. The ability to think at the big picture level and entertain wide-ranging possibilities. The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. For all “JSE eligible” candidates, please apply through the JSE only to be considered for this position. Priority consideration applies to Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. Applications close at 23:59pm on 16 February 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr