Manager, Partnerships

The Manager, Partnerships leads a team to deliver strategic initiatives that support responsible resource development and Aboriginal self-determination. The Manager oversees complex governance frameworks and processes, strengthens organisational capability, and ensures governance approaches are clear, consistent and effective.

The Manager provides high-quality, timely advice to inform senior decision-making and strategic direction, including identifying risks, resolving issues and supporting coordinated outcomes across the organisation with key stakeholders.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience providing authoritative, evidence-based advice to senior leaders, including the preparation of complex, high impact briefs, reports and submissions to inform and influence decision making.
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant field would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal culture and society, with the ability to engage respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal people would be advantageous.

This is an ongoing position. 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:

If you are a current DEECA employee, please apply via DEECA Careers.

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Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday, 04 November 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 aboriginal.employment@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.