Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Policy
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: VG/608338
THE ROLE
The Manager will lead a team providing a shared, cross-portfolio view of system performance and emerging risk, enabling early intervention and informed decisions to strengthen the department's system insights, oversight and improvement practices with the community sector.
Utilising a deep understanding of the human services and social services system and working with internal and external stakeholders across department and the sector, the Manager will lead a team, fostering improved system performance and sustainability through activities such as:
The role operates within a dynamic environment that requires a capacity to exercise sound judgement, work with a high degree of autonomy, and proactively develop effective relationships with stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Lead and coordinate the preparation and delivery of authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to ministers, the Secretary and other senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research, evidence, and stakeholder consultation.
Identity, monitor and report on high priority system wide issues, risks and trends and prepare and present related verbal and written advice and reports.
Escalate cross-program system risks as appropriate.
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HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.