• Lead and coordinate key regional initiatives
  • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management and engagement
  • Location: Negotiable (statewide) Exciting opportunity to assist the development of strategic direction for the Hume Region by delivering group and departmental priorities.

The Senior Advisor provides high level advice, coordination, strategic policy and project support for the Regional Director, Hume Region to support delivery of ministerial, whole of government and departmental priorities and commitments.
The Forest, Fire and Regions Group (FFRG) plays a critical role in the delivery of land and natural resource management for Victorians and protection against and management of fires and emergencies. As a large and diverse Group, it provides opportunities to make a positive impact on Victoria's natural environment and communities while offering its employees variety of work and challenges.

The Group's management is committed to developing and promoting an organisation that is flexible, agile and innovative. They give staff the tools, development opportunities and responsibility to deliver to high standards and continually improve.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• Experience in working in high paced, multi priority environments

This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2022.

To be considered for this position, your application should include a supporting statement demonstrating that you meet the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the position description, including the Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications and capabilities sections. 

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 9 March 2021.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

Applicants must possess corresponding work rights to be eligible for appointment for the advertised employment period. To be appointed to an ongoing position you must be an Australian Permanent Resident or an Australian/New Zealand citizen.

We are building an inclusive workplace to help realise the potential of our employees, embrace our differences, and apply our diverse thinking to innovation and delivering services to Victorian communities. All jobs can be worked flexibly and we encourage job applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.