Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time or part time

Salary: $240,938 - $310,385

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/375704B

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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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)

THE ROLE

As Director, Social Housing Policy, you will be responsible for leading the social housing policy and reform agenda to meet the social housing needs of Victorians.



The Unit is responsible for leading on legislation and regulation and drives social housing system policy reform to meet the diversity of housing needs for different cohorts and provides proactive and impactful evidence-based insights on housing issues to support reform and operational priorities.

You will work across government, with stakeholders and sector partners to design policy advice and achieve improved outcomes for our housing system.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead the development of improvements in Victoria's social housing system to meet the diversity of housing needs for different groups of people, including through advice to Ministers, Homes Victoria's Executive Leadership Team and the Department's senior executive team.
- Drive the organisation's approach to data and insights, generating insight from public housing resident data and linking together housing data with other portfolios in order to inform policy development and implementation.
- Possess the skills and experience to lead on policy, legislative and regulation issues and system stewardship to meet the objectives in line with the Government's agenda.

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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.

Applications close Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

23 July 2026

📌 Director, Social Housing Policy (Melbourne)
🏢 Homes Victoria
📍 Melbourne