Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $97,955 - $111,142
Grade: VPS 4
Occupation: Economics
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/1890621
About us
The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.
The Team
The Housing and Human Services team is responsible for researching, developing and advising on policy formulation and advice for social housing, market housing and human services in Victoria.
Within this wider team sits the Social Housing Policy team which is responsible for helping to improve the lives and outcomes of Victorians through analysis, research and advice on social housing and homelessness policy.
About the role
This is a permanent role within the team. You will be responsible for providing economic and policy analysis and advice related to social housing and homelessness policy and engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
Key accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
Experience and qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, econometrics, commerce, statistics, law or a related field are an advantage, but not essential.
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
Further Information
If you are a VPS employee and identified as the preferred candidate during the recruitment process, you will need to obtain approval from your manager and Executive Director to take up this role as a secondment.
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact David Cox on 0422 230 175 or email[email protected] or Mollie Berry on 0458 914 055 or [email protected]
How to apply
To apply, select the ‘Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.