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 perks 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)

Job Details

Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Child protection Classification: CPP 6.1 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/573168 Closing Date: 23-Aug-2026 Salary Range: $142,790 - $166,938 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (PDF, 296KB)
Job Specification

(Word, 131KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Emma Orchard
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Position Details

THE ROLE

The Principal Project Officer within the Statewide Child Protection Intake directorate leads work to support the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality Child Protection Intake services. The position will work proactively to identify emerging practice themes and issues and contribute to the development of the overall operating model,



workflow and systems process of the consolidated Statewide Intake Service

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Manage and oversee the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives
- Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Pro-actively build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.

Please open the position description to read more.

This role requires a Working with Children Check.
Further advice on obtaining this check can be found here:
For more information on what this means, and all other requirements, please see the Position Description.

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.

Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/COPL/573168
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Child protection
Classification: CPP 6.1
Salary Range: $142,790 - $166,938
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 07-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 23-Aug-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 296KB)
Job Specification

(Word, 131KB)
Job Specification

Contact:

Emma Orchard

(phone hidden) [email protected]

📌 Principal Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne