The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a protected, 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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Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs) THE ROLE

The Project Officer provides support for implementation, monitoring and reporting for a range of programs and initiatives to improve housing outcomes for First Peoples. The position works across varied projects to progress implementation of Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort Every Aboriginal Victorian Has a Home – The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework. The Position will manage program administration, coordinate initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and accountability and support stakeholder engagement with the First Peoples housing and homelessness sector.





ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Support and contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:

1. Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs, including implementation planning.
2. The development and delivery of advice and projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
3. Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.

- Confirm operations and practice initiatives meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering high quality services.
- Analyse compliance and evaluation strategies to address issues related to the effective provision and implementation of required outcomes.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied to this role.

This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

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.

📌 Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Homes Victoria
📍 Melbourne