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 perks 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/312683 Closing Date: 29-Sep-2026 Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 07-MAY-2027 Attachments: (Word, 133KB)




Position Description

Contact: Silvana Cavalli
[email protected]

Position Details

THE ROLE

Working in the Seniors Policy and Elder Abuse Reform team, the Senior Policy Officer will undertake policy and program work. This includes developing policy advice, preparing briefs and responding to correspondence on a broad range of topics that impact older people.

This work will involve collaborating closely with key stakeholder and government departments to achieve improved outcomes for older people. This includes primary prevention projects and policy with a focus on ageism and gender inequality experienced by older women, as likely underlying drivers. The role will also require the ability to consider and apply an intersectional lens, including but not limited to older First Peoples, older people with a disability, those living in rural and regional settings, older people from multicultural and LGBTIQA+ communities.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Contribute to the development of briefs submissions, correspondence, and reports on a range of issues that impact older people.




- Develop sound policy advice and recommendations that meet government and department priorities within resourcing and timeline parameters.
- Monitor and report on priority issues, risks and trends that impact older people.

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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/312683
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Policy
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 07-MAY-2027
Date posted: 15-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 29-Sep-2026
Attachments: (Word, 133KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Silvana Cavalli

[email protected]

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