The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
safe, respected and valued life.
Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
disadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
backgrounds and abilities. .
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THE ROLE
As a Principal Policy Officer in the Whole of Victorian Government Reform and National Policy team, you will form part of the team and Unit leadership team, responsible for fostering a collaborative, inclusive and reflective culture. You will use your highly developed policy and stakeholder engagement skills to drive the development, implementation, and monitoring of:
- The Victorian Government implementation of and reporting against Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence Federation Funding Agreements and actions under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children.
- The Victorian Government's 10-year plan to end family violence and its Rolling Action Plans
The Principal Policy Officer will work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across government and sector, including managing intergovernmental relations with the Commonwealth and other states and territories.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Provide people leadership and management as required.
- Provide high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
- Oversee the development of policy and initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
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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.