Manager Waste Emergencies

This key leadership position leads the delivery of high-quality emergency management support in relation to waste service disruptions. The Manager leads a team to deliver high quality policy advice, program management, complex projects, stakeholder engagement and direct emergency management activities (across mitigation, preparedness, response, relief and recovery) including developing capability and capacity and supporting DEECA responsibilities under the State Emergency Management Plan for waste services. The Manager will guide, coach and mentor staff to build capability in key areas of emergency management and the work of government.

Working closely with industry and across government, this role ensure appropriate systems, planning and preparedness are implemented and will co-ordinate the delivery of timely and effective support to emergency management partners and the waste sector on waste service continuity before, during and after major emergencies. This role informs expert, authoritative and timely policy advice to emergency management partners including departmental executives, emergency partners including control agencies, the Minister for Environment, and the Victorian government.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in public sector emergency management is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience delivering complex projects and policy advice is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in public sector administration, management, and processes, including provision of strategic advice to government.
• A well-developed understanding of the waste, resource recovery and recycling sector is desirable.
• Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant area are desirable.

This is a fixed term position available until 31 May 2027. The work location for this position is 8 Nicholson Street, East Melbourne with hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

Please refer to the Key Selection Criteria provided in the Position Description, including the mandatory requirements.

How to Apply:

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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 01 September 2026.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We are unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

Other relevant information:

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing position is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

An inclusive, culturally safe and flexible workplace

DEECA fosters an inclusive workplace culture and is committed to a fair, accessible, and equitable recruitment process.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.  We recognise the strengths, knowledge and perspectives First Nations people bring and DEECA is committed to a culturally safe and respectful workplace.  If you need support to participate, please contact ***************@deeca.vic.gov.au. 

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work, varied hours, part-time work and job sharing.  For more information about our recruitment processes, visit applying for a role with us.