THE ROLE

The Principal Policy and Project Officer will lead strategic and complex policy and projects to strengthen the department's oversight and improvement practices with the community sector.Working in a senior capacity as part of a team, the Principal Policy & Project Officer will foster improved system performance and sustainability through:

- identifying and escalating cross-program system improvement opportunities
- leading cross-department projects to improve performance frameworks, policies and practices
- supporting cross-department work to strengthen the Aboriginal-led services sector.

For example, this may include leading projects to:

- assess agency and department performance measures, and standardise approaches to performance monitoring
- improve central availability of meaningful performance information, through policy, practice and system change
- align departmental efforts to support sustainable growth of the Aboriginal-led services sector.

This role requires an understanding of the organisational and service context, sound judgement and a highly team-oriented approach. The Principal Policy & Project Officer will have excellent policy and project management knowledge with a proven track record of delivery, and highly developed leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to ministers,



the Secretary and other senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research, evidence, and stakeholder consultation.
- Lead the delivery of policy, program and reform priorities across the division, including as required by temporarily taking on work from a different team, taking on a temporary assignment in a different team, or working in a different manner (e.g. a hybrid team structure).
- Lead reviews of recoupment, performance oversight policy and practice, providing system level evaluation and investment reviews, and assessing department performance measures.

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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.

📌 Principal Policy & Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Melbourne