Job Description
Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1917899APRIL2026
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?
Assist the Manager, Strategy and Reporting to ensure smooth operation of recovery programs
Make a real difference in the lives of Victorians recovering after emergencies
Fixed Term (12 months) opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Adviser, Governance and Reporting, to provide a critical role within Recovery Programs Coordination and Delivery.
About the Business Unit
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.
EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary / Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.
Relief and Recovery Division
The Relief and Recovery Division provides strategic leadership for whole-of-government relief and recovery activities, as well as Aboriginal culture and healing. It supports locally led relief and recovery efforts to assist councils and ensure that community remains at the heart of government action. The division promotes a culture aligned with the Victorian Government's commitment to community-led recovery and fostering community resilience.
The division is responsible for the operational coordination of state and regional relief and recovery efforts for all emergencies, helping communities rebuild better and emerge stronger. It works directly with impacted communities, all levels of government, agencies, and industry to coordinate effective and timely support needed for recovery after major emergencies.
Recovery Program Coordination and Delivery Branch
The Recovery Programs, Coordination and Delivery branch is responsible for designing and implementing programs that address specific recovery needs following major emergencies. This include s delivering high-profile programs such as state-led clean-up initiatives, the 1800 Recovery Hotline, and other recovery efforts of state significance.
The branch also oversees ongoing program communications and ensures effective engagement with communities and stakeholders impacted by emergencies. Key activities include contract management of contractors, managing direct resident communications, promoting programs, providing high-quality information and briefings, facilitating program registration, and management of risks and issues.
About the Role
The Senior Adviser, Governance and Reporting plays a key role in ensuring reporting and data requirements for the Recovery Programs branch are maintained and delivering projects that support effective governance and oversight of programs Assisting the Manager, Strategy & Reporting and the Director, Recovery Programs, this role will report on activities of all programs, develop a range of written reports and briefs for high level government stakeholders.
Some of your duties will include:
Provide senior level advice and support to the Manager, Strategy and Reporting to enable the Recovery Programs branch to achieve its priorities.
Work with key internal EMV and external stakeholders to coordinate and align data and reporting for all programs overseen by the Recovery Programs branch.
Establish generic reporting points and ongoing business portfolio reporting for Recovery Programs.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience coordinating data reporting and analysing data sets to enable immediate and/or future decision making.
Experience in producing and maintaining a range of reports for a variety of stakeholders.
Strong written communication and experience in preparation of government briefings and reports.
A strong understanding of governance structures, and the ability to navigate processes and levers that apply to Government.
Experience in disaster recovery 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
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Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Projects
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1917899APRIL2026
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?
Assist the Manager, Strategy and Reporting to ensure smooth operation of recovery programs
Make a real difference in the lives of Victorians recovering after emergencies
Fixed Term (12 months) opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
VPS 5: $113,022 - $136,747 plus superannuation
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Senior Adviser, Governance and Reporting, to provide a critical role within Recovery Programs Coordination and Delivery.
About the Business Unit
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV), within the Department of Justice and Community Safety, is responsible for the overall coordination of the emergency management system in Victoria. EMV drives the integration of policy, strategy, operational coordination, and planning across Victoria's emergency management sector, contributing to safer, more resilient communities.
EMV works closely with government and agencies across the emergency management portfolio. The organisation is led by the Deputy Secretary / Chief Executive and Emergency Management Commissioner, Emergency Management Victoria and includes oversight of statutory entities and offices and the department's emergency management accountabilities.
Relief and Recovery Division
The Relief and Recovery Division provides strategic leadership for whole-of-government relief and recovery activities, as well as Aboriginal culture and healing. It supports locally led relief and recovery efforts to assist councils and ensure that community remains at the heart of government action. The division promotes a culture aligned with the Victorian Government's commitment to community-led recovery and fostering community resilience.
The division is responsible for the operational coordination of state and regional relief and recovery efforts for all emergencies, helping communities rebuild better and emerge stronger. It works directly with impacted communities, all levels of government, agencies, and industry to coordinate effective and timely support needed for recovery after major emergencies.
Recovery Program Coordination and Delivery Branch
The Recovery Programs, Coordination and Delivery branch is responsible for designing and implementing programs that address specific recovery needs following major emergencies. This include s delivering high-profile programs such as state-led clean-up initiatives, the 1800 Recovery Hotline, and other recovery efforts of state significance.
The branch also oversees ongoing program communications and ensures effective engagement with communities and stakeholders impacted by emergencies. Key activities include contract management of contractors, managing direct resident communications, promoting programs, providing high-quality information and briefings, facilitating program registration, and management of risks and issues.
About the Role
The Senior Adviser, Governance and Reporting plays a key role in ensuring reporting and data requirements for the Recovery Programs branch are maintained and delivering projects that support effective governance and oversight of programs Assisting the Manager, Strategy & Reporting and the Director, Recovery Programs, this role will report on activities of all programs, develop a range of written reports and briefs for high level government stakeholders.
Some of your duties will include:
Provide senior level advice and support to the Manager, Strategy and Reporting to enable the Recovery Programs branch to achieve its priorities.
Work with key internal EMV and external stakeholders to coordinate and align data and reporting for all programs overseen by the Recovery Programs branch.
Establish generic reporting points and ongoing business portfolio reporting for Recovery Programs.
To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience coordinating data reporting and analysing data sets to enable immediate and/or future decision making.
Experience in producing and maintaining a range of reports for a variety of stakeholders.
Strong written communication and experience in preparation of government briefings and reports.
A strong understanding of governance structures, and the ability to navigate processes and levers that apply to Government.
Experience in disaster recovery 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
Return
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Advisor, Governance and Reporting 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.
