Advisor, Recovery

The Advisor, Recovery supports the provision of high-level advice, coordination, strategic policy and project support to deliver departmental and whole of government priorities for coast and emergency recovery coordination. This role requires a sound understanding of public administration and policy development, and a detailed knowledge of government processes to provide advice and coordination for the Director, DEECA Recovery Coordination and Coastal Operation and across all DEECA portfolios. You will also support the development of business cases and use your understanding of emergency management frameworks to support the development of strategies, reviews, continuous improvement and coastal emergency management maturity.

Accountabilities

• Provide authoritative and strategic advice and coordination for DEECA Recovery Coordination to ensure high quality outcomes and advice aligned to DEECA and government objectives, priorities and policies.​
• ​Prepare high quality reports, briefings, board papers, Cabinet submissions and correspondence on complex matters for a range of audiences.​
• ​Provide high level coordination and support to help meet government, departmental, and group objectives, deliver key projects and secure funding for recovery programs and reform initiatives.​
• Support Ministerial engagement and strategic planning and service delivery across DEECA Recovery and the development of coastal emergency management maturity.
• Actively contribute to a safe, respectful and productive workplace by modelling the VPS Values and DEECA Leadership Model, supporting team members to manage workloads within available resources, and engaging effectively across locations to support the delivery of group priorities and foster individual and team success.
• ​To practice cultural safety by creating environments, relationships and systems free from racism and discrimination so that people can feel safe, valued and able to participate.

Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications

Desirable:

• Tertiary qualifications relevant to DEECA portfolios or in public administration will be an advantage, but not essential.
• An understanding of the processes and levers that apply to government is essential.
• An understanding of emergency management operating environments and policy frameworks is an advantage.

This is an ongoing position. The work location for this position is flexible within Victoria 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, 13 May 2026. 

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

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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.

A Diverse, Inclusive and Flexible Workplace

DEECA welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and we focus on the essential requirements of the job and being consistent and fair in our treatment of all applicants. We also understand that a balanced life is important to our employees. Talk to us about our flexible options such as working some days from home, starting early or late, working part time, job sharing or accessing paid or unpaid leave. For more information visit applying for a role with us.