Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Policy

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/DFEM/607742

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)

THE ROLE

As a manager, in the Office for Veterans, you will lead policy, program delivery, stakeholder engagement and intergovernmental coordination to improve recognition,



participation and wellbeing outcomes for Victorian veterans and their families.

You will provide strategic and operational advice to support the Minister for Veterans and the boarder office including oversights of veterans grants and commemoration programs secretariat and governance support to the Victorian Veterans Council and support to the Shrine of Remembrance.

Working across the department and with government, veteran and community stakeholders, you will facilitate effective collaboration and coordinate critical projects and emerging priorities, including Victoria's engagement in national veteran policy reforms and state-relevant responses to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

The role operates within a dynamic environment that requires a capacity to manage multiple workstreams and significant program budgets, exercise sound judgement, work with a high degree of autonomy, and proactively develop effective relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Director, you will lead and support a high-performing team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture and modelling the behaviours and values expected of departmental leaders.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Actively participate in the strategic planning of the Office and support a positive organisational culture,



contributing to strategic decision-making process and performance excellence within the Office.
- Develop, manage and evaluate complex policy and program initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters, including effective and proactive identification and management of risks.
- Report on program and evaluation outcomes and high-priority demand issues, risks and trends, including preparation of clear, succinct reports, ministerial briefs, Cabinet and agency submissions, options papers and project updates for governance groups, senior executive staff and Ministers.

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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.

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Applications close Monday 19 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

5 October 2026

📌 Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne