The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a secure, 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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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: VPSG5 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/707618 Closing Date: 08-Sep-2026 Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849 Job Duration: Until 13 August 2027 Attachments: (Word, 132KB)
Position Description

Contact: Madison Wilding
[email protected] or 03 9456 5547

Position Details

THE ROLE





An exciting and unique opportunity exists to join the Reform and Engagement team as a Senior Policy Officer to lead on work to respond to the children and families related findings of the Yoorrook Justice Commission.

This role will lead and support Aboriginal-led and self-determined policy design and delivery, contributing to strengthened self-determination for Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, and supporting improved outcomes for Aboriginal children and families associated with Victoria's Child Protection, Care Services and Child and Family Services system.

This role will be well suited to a dynamic team player and highly organised individual with excellent verbal communication, project management and problem-solving skills, with knowledge of Victoria's Child Protection and Family Services systems. The ideal candidate will require strong policy, written and stakeholder engagement skills.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead the full life cycle of policy projects that support critical self-determined and Aboriginal-led child protection and family services reform, including:

- Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of Aboriginal-led policy design and delivery
- Developing policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives.
- Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.




- Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Monitor and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions.

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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/707618
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Policy
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849
Job Duration: Until 13 August 2027
Date posted: 25-Aug-2026
Application Close Date: 08-Sep-2026
Attachments: (Word, 132KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Madison Wilding

[email protected] or 03 9456 5547

📌 Senior Policy Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne