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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THE ROLE

The Project Officer works within a small, high-performing Evidence and Reporting team. The role will work collaboratively across the department to promote and deliver lasting Aboriginal wellbeing outcomes and facilitate self-determination for Aboriginal organisations and communities in all that we do.

You play a key role in the delivery and implementation of Korin Korin Balit-Djak , the department's Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan, and its associated governance and oversight. Your role is to plan, participate in and support key advisory,



governance and oversight bodies and associated activities, projects, communications and engagement with community and other key stakeholders.

The Evidence and Reporting team will support the department and key government partners advance Aboriginal self-determination for the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.

You will develop and maintain relationships across the department and the division, and with Victorian Aboriginal leaders, to incorporate strong Aboriginal voice and drive self-determination.

This role is part of a multidisciplinary structure in ASDO that apply a collaborative and agile agile project management approach to our work.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:
- Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
- Assist in providing advice to stakeholders and assisting in the preparation and presentation of reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on a range of matters.

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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

This is a Designated role: Only Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants are eligible to apply as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Confirmation of Aboriginality is required prior to appointment.

📌 Project Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness And Housing
📍 Melbourne