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

Reporting to the Director, Family Services the Manager, Design and Integration will develop and deliver projects to improve the children and families service system.

Specifically, the Manager will work with their executive and team to: design Family Services across Connecting,



Strengthening and Restoring Families streams; support design of Aboriginal-led Family Services; and deliver reform and service design projects that will improve outcomes for specific cohorts of children and families and service system integration.

The work of the team is underpinned by Aboriginal self-determination and self-management; embedding the voices of lived and living experience; outcomes for children and families; earlier intervention and diversion; evidence-informed practice, research, evidence and data to design system, operating and practice elements.

The team operates in close collaboration with departmental staff, centrally and in divisions, as well as with other government departments and external stakeholders to inform its work and support implementation. This position involves stakeholder management, coordination and governance, policy skills, and project management.

The role will manage, as needed, the development of budget bids, Cabinet submissions and papers and briefings suitable for informing senior executive and ministerial decision making. The position will require excellent written and verbal communication skills, and a strong understanding of policy and budget setting processes.



Applicants should possess leadership and people management skills and be collaborative. The role holder will also have the skills and ability to use initiative to support delivery in a fast-paced and changing policy environment.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

The Manager, Design and Integration will:

- Provide expert advice on the Family Services platform, Connecting, Strengthening and Restoring Families, and on Family Services design and reform.
- Lead design improvements and reform of Family Services across the three streams, including being responsible for cohort specific and interface design solutions.
- Partner with stakeholders to inform Family Services design and integration.

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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.

📌 Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Department Of Families, Fairness & Housing Vic
📍 Melbourne