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
The Senior Project Officer role is part of a team driving real change for children and families. As a member of the implementation team, you'll help embed evidence-informed approaches across the family services system, working closely with providers and partners to lift practice capability and improve outcomes for some of Victorian's most vulnerable children. Building on the success of the Family Preservation and Reunification Response, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to:
- Lead innovative projects that keep families together and reunite children in care
- Work with passionate and diverse providers to embed evidence-informed practice and collect and interpret their own outcomes data
- Build expertise in the cutting edge-field of implementation science
- Collaborate with sector leaders, to create lasting system-wide change
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Support the implementation of key components of the Restoring Families (a service response for families with multiple, complex needs, based on the previous Family Preservation and Reunification Response) across provider agencies in Victoria within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Rapidly learn the methods required to support the uptake of evidence-based practices and strategies to then transfer this knowledge and skill set to provider agencies.
- Enhance the capacity of provider agency staff and leadership to embed evidence-informed interventions, drive practice change and other implementation efforts through the development of tailored implementation plans and support.
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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.