Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/00781774

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 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.

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

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)

THE ROLE The Principal Policy and Project Officer, Workforce will lead on the delivery of the Family Violence Industry Plan (FV Industry Plan)



and workforce related actions under Until every Victorian is safe: Third rolling action plan to end family and sexual violence 2025-2027. Working alongside the Senior Policy and Project Officer, Workforce, the position is tasked with providing advice on the future direction of the work program and driving key deliverables and outcomes.

The Workforce team will work across the Family Safety Victoria division to provide comprehensive visibility and oversight of workforce related policy and program initiatives, which span work from prevention through to response and recovery. The team will also work closely with program areas across the department, government agencies, peak bodies, the community services sector and other stakeholder groups.

The position is required to support the Manager including but not limited to program, policy, data and analytics, stakeholder management, team culture and people management responsibilities. The position may also have line management responsibilities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead policy oversight, implementation and reporting on the delivery of the Family Violence Industry Plan and workforce related actions under Until every Victorian is secure: Third rolling action plan to end family and sexual violence 2025-2027.



This includes providing advice on the future direction of the work program and leading on key deliverables and outcomes.
- Work across the Family Safety Victoria division to provide comprehensive visibility and oversight of workforce related policy and program initiatives.
- Lead and coordinate the preparation and delivery ofauthoritative 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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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 re quired 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.

Applications close Wednesday 9 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

26 August 2026

📌 Principal Policy and Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne