THE ROLE The Policy & Project Officer works as a part of a team undertaking strategic and complex policy and projects 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.

Working with internal and external stakeholders across department and the sector, the team fosters improved system performance and sustainability through:

- System mapping and client flow analyses across major programs
- Producing indicators of system health and pressure
- Supporting Integrated market and regional risk intelligence (including provider sustainability)
- Escalation of cross-program system risks
- Translating data, demand modelling and intelligence into advice that informs decision-making and investment.

The role requires strong analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills to help deliver a range of initiatives.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Assist the monitoring and reporting on high priority issues, risks and trends and assist to prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.




- Assist in providing advice to stakeholders and assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on a range of matters. Understand the strategic operating workplace of the Department and engage critical thinking to identify gaps and areas of improvement.

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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.

📌 Policy & Project Officer x2 (CBD)
🏢 Victorian Government - Department of Families, Fairness, and Housing
📍 CBD