Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time Salary: $310,386 - $447,266

Grade: VPS SES2

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/715035

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a protected, 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.

If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.

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

Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, Family Safety Victoria, the Executive Director, Operations Branch provides operational leadership and oversight of The Orange Door and Central Information Point and works across the department to build service and practice quality that will deliver on Victoria's family violence reform priorities.





The Executive Director is an experienced operational leader able to foster strong partnerships with senior stakeholders across government, service sectors and agencies and lead a high performing and capable workforce in delivering outcomes for Victorians impacted by family violence

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead high quality operational oversight of The Orange Door and the Central Information Point ensuring they are well-governed, consistent, and focused on service delivery outcomes for victim survivors and all those impacted by family violence, including children, young people and their families.
- Drive innovation and programs of improvement that respond to emerging system-based and performance-related issues, maximising the effectiveness of The Orange Door and Central Information Point as critical functions in the family violence system.
- Effectively represent the organisation's interests in high-level discussions and negotiations with state government departments, other jurisdictions, service providers and across the department.

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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 Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

7 August 2026

📌 Executive Director, Operations (Melbourne)
🏢 Family Safety Victoria
📍 Melbourne