Job Description

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing VIC – Melbourne VIC

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The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a
n safe, respected and valued life.

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Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTIQA+
n equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are
n disadvantaged and vulnerable.

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We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across
n metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be
n worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse
n backgrounds and abilities.

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

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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and
n Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

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THE ROLE

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The Policy & Project Officer works as a part of a team undertaking strategic and complex policy and projects providing a shared,



cross-portfolio view of system performance and emerging risk, enabling early intervention and informed decisions to strengthen the department's system insights, oversight and improvement practices with the community sector.

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Working with internal and external stakeholders across department and the sector, the team fosters improved system performance and sustainability through:

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- System mapping and client flow analyses across major programs
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- Producing indicators of system health and pressure
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- Supporting Integrated market and regional risk intelligence (including provider sustainability)
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- Escalation of cross-program system risks
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- Translating data, demand modelling and intelligence into advice that informs decision-making and investment.
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The role requires robust analytical, stakeholder management and communication skills to help deliver a range of initiatives.

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ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

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- Assist the monitoring and reporting on high priority issues, risks and trends and assist to prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
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- 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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- Understand the strategic operating environment of the Department and engage critical thinking to identify gaps and areas of improvement.
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📌 Policy & Project Officer x2 (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Victoria