Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1917485APRIL2026
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ****** orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to key stakeholders.
Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a DRF Senior Grants Officer to provide a critical role at Strategy and Capability Unit.
About the Business Unit
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) leads emergency management in Victoria by working with government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies. EMV is a statutory entity and is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department). The Department, through the Secretary, employs EMV staff and provides corporate functions to EMV. EMV is led jointly by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Emergency Management Commissioner (EMC).
About the Role
The Emergency Management Strategy and Capability Branch coordinates and drives emergency management strategy, policy, legislative reform, governance, capability, and risk and preparedness priorities to deliver economic, social, environmental and public safety outcomes. The branch coordinates input and responses to reviews and inquiries into the emergency management sector; delivers capability development programs to build sector wide emergency management capability to ensure a skilled, trained, resilient and inclusive workforce, including volunteers, to meet current and future challenges; and provides the risk and preparedness function to support emergency management preparedness through comprehensive risk management, planning, assurance collaboration and co-ordination. It also enables evidence-based decision making and planning through the delivery of strategic programs focused on critical infrastructure and data.
Some of your duties will include:
Develop, manage and maintain systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective governance and implementation of the Disaster Ready Fund, including an audit process and plan to assess and assure probity of the programs.
Develop and manage an annual grants calendar ensuring that appropriate systems and resources are available for the timely delivery of the respective grant programs.
Initiate and monitor State funding agreements and contracts, escalating complex matters as required.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the atta ched position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Significant experience in the management and governance of high volume – high value grants programs and/or other financial management/administration programs;
Previous experience working with ‘SmartyGrants” or other similar automated grants management program;
An understanding of Victoria's emergency management arrangements will be well regarded.
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
10 April 2026
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1917485APRIL2026
At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, ****** orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
Utilise your expertise to provide support and advice to key stakeholders.
Fixed, Full-Time Opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS Grade 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a DRF Senior Grants Officer to provide a critical role at Strategy and Capability Unit.
About the Business Unit
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) leads emergency management in Victoria by working with government, agencies and business to strengthen their capacity to withstand, plan for, respond to and recover from emergencies. EMV is a statutory entity and is part of the Department of Justice and Community Safety (the Department). The Department, through the Secretary, employs EMV staff and provides corporate functions to EMV. EMV is led jointly by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Emergency Management Commissioner (EMC).
About the Role
The Emergency Management Strategy and Capability Branch coordinates and drives emergency management strategy, policy, legislative reform, governance, capability, and risk and preparedness priorities to deliver economic, social, environmental and public safety outcomes. The branch coordinates input and responses to reviews and inquiries into the emergency management sector; delivers capability development programs to build sector wide emergency management capability to ensure a skilled, trained, resilient and inclusive workforce, including volunteers, to meet current and future challenges; and provides the risk and preparedness function to support emergency management preparedness through comprehensive risk management, planning, assurance collaboration and co-ordination. It also enables evidence-based decision making and planning through the delivery of strategic programs focused on critical infrastructure and data.
Some of your duties will include:
Develop, manage and maintain systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective governance and implementation of the Disaster Ready Fund, including an audit process and plan to assess and assure probity of the programs.
Develop and manage an annual grants calendar ensuring that appropriate systems and resources are available for the timely delivery of the respective grant programs.
Initiate and monitor State funding agreements and contracts, escalating complex matters as required.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the atta ched position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Significant experience in the management and governance of high volume – high value grants programs and/or other financial management/administration programs;
Previous experience working with ‘SmartyGrants” or other similar automated grants management program;
An understanding of Victoria's emergency management arrangements will be well regarded.
Qualifications
A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable.
How to Apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
Applications close Sunday 26 April 2026 at 11.59pm
Posted
10 April 2026
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The DRF Senior Grants Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Melbourne offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.
