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 advantages 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: Community Services Classification: VPSG5 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/FSV/783302 Closing Date: 06-Oct-2026 Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849 Job Duration: 1 year Attachments: (Word, 131KB)
Job Specification

Contact: Ilana Jaffe
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[email protected]

Position Details

THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer, The Orange Door Program Development will lead the secretariat function for the Statewide Partnership Group as well as support the implementation of the work packages for the Governance and Accountability review.

The role requires a strong, effective, and highly accountable leadership to build and maintain constructive stakeholder relationships to develop and deliver evidence-informed practice, and to represent The Orange Door in relevant forums.

The role will lead on the development and implementation of key statewide projects and their deliverables for The Orange Door Operations, as well as supporting and progressing other areas of work in The Orange Door Program Development projects and statewide governace.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead projects and secretariat function for the Statewide Partnership Group
- Strategically design and develop the delivery of departmental objectives that impact significant localised service delivery and meet statewide departmental and government objectives and community expectations.




- Maintain an understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards and operating practices that enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency and improved client outcomes.

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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/DFFH/FSV/783302
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Community Services
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849
Job Duration: 1 year
Date posted: 21-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 06-Oct-2026
Attachments: (Word, 131KB)
Job Specification

Contact:

Ilana Jaffe

(phone hidden) [email protected]

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