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
This position will work as part of a team to deliver Victorian Government Redress for people who experienced abuse and neglect in historic institutional settings prior to 1990 (Redress for Historical Institutional Abuse otherwise known as Redress).
Working in close collaboration with the other Victorian Redress teams, the Strategy, Policy and Infrastructure team will provide critical policy advice, briefings and reports, project support and undertake research to further inform the delivery, evaluation and closure of the Redress model endorsed by government.
This position will play a critical role in undertaking project management activities and will deliver robust financial and administrative functions. Additional key components of the role will include contributing to the development and delivery of processes and procedures and delivering high quality services on time and within budget.
The position is responsible for working with a range of stakeholders, including other Victorian Government departments and jurisdictions, as well as people who have experienced institutional child abuse and neglect.
Please note: this position requires dealing with sensitive material that can be emotionally challenging. This role will best suit resilient and empathetic candidates with experience in dealing with sensitive and distressing material.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Lead the development and delivery of policy and administrative processes and procedures to inform the delivery, evaluation and closure of the Redress model endorsed by government, and ensure this is done to budget, quality and time requirements.
- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
- Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including risks and mitigation strategies.
- Develop briefs and reports on highly complex issues that provide options for decision within the organisation.
- Initiate and maintain relationships with peer and senior internal and external stakeholders.
- Keep accurate and complete records of your work activities in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's records, information security and privacy policies and requirements.
- Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and for that of others in the workplace by working in accordance with legislative requirements and the department's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures.
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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.