Victorian Government

The Manager, Rehabilitation Strategy and Transition leads the Victorian Government’s strategic oversight and delivery of initiatives to support mine rehabilitation, including the Latrobe Valley Regional Rehabilitation Strategy (LVRRS), supporting the safe, stable and sustainable rehabilitation of the Latrobe Valley’s brown coal mines in the context of regional transition. The Manager drives the review and update of the strategy and coordinates cross-government action on mine rehabilitation and future land use.
The Manager provides clear, evidence-based advice to executives, governance forums and ministers on complex policy, regulatory and implementation matters for mine rehabilitation in Victoria. This includes leading a small team and managing research and technical partnerships to strengthen the evidence base, supporting informed decision-making and effective delivery of the LVRRS.
Specialist/Technical Expertise/Qualifications
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<li>A tertiary qualification in earth or environmental science, engineering, natural resource management, planning, economics, law, public policy or a related field is mandatory.</li>
<li>A current valid Victorian driver’s licence is mandatory.</li>
<li>Sound understanding of the factors, risks and opportunities involved in mine rehabilitation, ideally in brown coal.</li>
<li>Highly developed communication skills with the ability to negotiate sensitive issues at senior levels in the public and private sectors and prepare high level briefings and reports.</li>
<li>Experience in mine rehabilitation, land use transition, regional development, major project delivery or public policy would be well regarded.</li>
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This is a fixed term position available until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is Morwell 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.
Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday, 25 October 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 <a href="mailto:aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">aboriginal.employment@deeca.vic.gov.au</a>.
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Manager, Rehabilitation Strategy and Transition

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