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 secure, 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 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
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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 ()
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THE ROLE
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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:
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identifying and escalating cross-program system improvement opportunities
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leading cross-department projects to improve performance frameworks, policies and practices
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supporting cross-department work to strengthen the Aboriginal-led services sector.
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For example, this may include leading projects to:
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assess agency and department performance measures, and standardise approaches to performance monitoring
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improve central availability of meaningful performance information, through policy, practice and system change
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align departmental efforts to support sustainable growth of the Aboriginal-led services sector.
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This role requires an understanding of the organisational and service context, sound judgement and a highly collaborative 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.
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ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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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.
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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).
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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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Please open the position description to read more.
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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 ()
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📌 Principal Policy & Project Officer (Victoria)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Victoria