Manager, Sector Collaboration and Delivery

About the role

The Department of Education, Victoria is seeking a Manager to lead its Sector Collaboration and Strategic Delivery Unit for 12 months. Reporting to the Executive Director, the role leads a small, high-performing team that coordinates engagement with the early childhood sector and drives strategic delivery across the Early Learning Practice and Participation (ELPAP) division. It also supports the executive with clear line of sight over divisional priorities, emerging issues, obligations and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate sector-facing activity and respond to emerging issues and priorities to streamline engagement and reduce administrative burden on the sector
• Support engagement with governance groups, steering committees or working groups to support coordinated decision-making
• Provide strategic advice, executive briefings and progress reporting to inform decisions and oversight
• Strengthen cross-divisional collaboration, alignment and coordination to progress shared priorities and objectives

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in commerce, project management or policy development (or related fields)
• Resilience, flexibility and a strong outcomes focus in complex, fast-moving environments
• Self-awareness, sound judgment and collaborative work with teams and external stakeholders
• Ability to promote inclusion, stay calm under pressure and build trust through clear communication and integrity

Experience developing high-impact advice to senior executives in a public sector context is desirable. Applicants must submit a CV and a two-page cover letter summarising their skills and experience against the role requirements. Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday 18 November 2026; preferred applicants may be asked to complete a police check.