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: Policy Classification: VPSG4 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/00716146 Closing Date: 25-Aug-2026 Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 23-AUG-2027 Attachments: (PDF, 279KB)
Position Description

Contact: Andy Young
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Position Details

THE ROLE





The Project Officer within the Perpetrator Programs team supports the program management and development of programs that engage people who use violence with the aim to keep them in view, hold them to account and support the safety of victim survivors.

The Project Officer role works closely with internal and external stakeholders to help progress the development, implementation and oversight of various time-critical projects. The role includes the provision of support for key projects and programs, and assists in the preparation of briefings, papers, data acquittals and analysis, presentations, reports and other documentation.

Applicants should possess strong written skills, conceptual and analytical abilities, project management skills, and be collaborative. Familiarity with the specialist family violence service system including referral pathways and crisis responses would be a strong advantage.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:

- Assisting in research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Supporting the development and delivery of projects or sub-projects and their successful delivery and completion within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Where responsible for overseeing,



monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
- 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.

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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.

Job details Department: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/00716146
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Policy
Classification: VPSG4
Salary Range: $100,894 - $114,476
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 23-AUG-2027
Date posted: 11-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 25-Aug-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 279KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Andy Young

(phone hidden) [email protected]

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