Deputy Secretary People, Legal and Governance

The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) provides a valuable service to all Victorians by bringing together key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. Through planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities DTP improves services, delivers sustainable projects, focuses on customer engagement, streamlines regulatory approval pathways, and facilitates community consultation, delivering a more liveable and prosperous community across Victoria.

Group

The People, Legal and Governance Group will focus on services and guidance that underpin the integrity of the Department, promote and support effective decision making, and foster public trust, facilitating a diverse, adaptable and connected workforce, empowered to deliver Thriving Places and Connected Communities. The Group will provide business-enabling people, legal and corporate services functions to drive a high-performance culture and support integrated operations and portfolio-wide programs, driving delivery of DTP’s operating model.

Role

The Deputy Secretary People, Legal and Governance is a newly created role that will lead the development, implementation, and management of processes, systems, and tools that support key functions within legal services, business operations, human resource management, governance, ministerial services, risk, audit, and compliance activities. The role will oversee critical areas including legislative reform, public law, and operations, ensuring operational success and continuous improvement. The Deputy Secretary will drive strategic initiatives to improve departmental efficiency, ensure governance and compliance, manage large-scale reform efforts, identify and manage risk, and align people strategies with organisational objectives.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will bring senior executive leadership experience in the provision of legal services, HR, governance, compliance frameworks, and business operations. You will be able to demonstrate proven success in leading organisational reform and large-scale change initiatives and will be experienced in fostering effective relationships with stakeholders and Ministers. Proven success in building organisational capability and driving continuous improvement will also be critical. A relevant tertiary degree and post-graduate qualification would be well regarded.

For further information on this appointment, please contact Kym Fletcher, Partner and Co-Head of Government, or Jordan Brown, Senior Research Associate at Amrop Carmichael Fisher by email at or on their mobiles, Kym – 0437 678 478, or Jordan – 0431 670 390.

Should you wish to apply, please forward a cover letter explaining how your background and experience is relevant to the role and a current CV to Kym Fletcher, Partner and Co-Head of Government, Amrop Carmichael Fisher via email to quoting reference number KF-A021697.

Applications close at 11.59pm Sunday 16 February 2025.

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Human Resources, Legal, and Strategy/Planning
Industries: Government Administration

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