Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC
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.
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THE ROLE
Reporting to the Manager Disability Policy – Services and Safeguarding,



the Principal Policy Officer will lead and contribute to the development of disability policy including continuing Victorian service delivery and safeguarding arrangements, along with elements relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
As a Principal Policy Officer in the Disability Policy team, you will use your highly developed policy and stakeholder engagement skills and experience in driving the design and delivery of policy, strategy, legislation and programs for people with disability across the state.
This role will suit a proactive self-starter who can work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders across government, including various government department oversight bodies and funded agencies, to support and inform the delivery of strategies that are innovative, evidence-informed, and reflective of best practice.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Provide high quality authoritative advice and sound policy recommendations relating continuing Victorian service delivery and safeguarding arrangements, along with elements relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to senior management and government based on comprehensive research.
Strategically design and develop the delivery of departmentalobjectivesthat impactdisability policyand meet statewide departmental and governmentobjectivesand community expectations.
Work with senior management to set and achieve key performance indicators and standards.
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📌 Principal Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Melbourne