Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $100,894 - $114,476

Grade: VPS 4

Occupation: Construction

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/DFFH/787473

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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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

The Program Officer is a specialised role that works alongside a collaborative and multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering the Government's agenda of increasing access to social and affordable housing for Victorians as part of the $6.3 billion Big Housing Build, Regional Housing Fund,



and the Housing Statement. This extends to co-investment programs with the Commonwealth Government including the Housing Australia Future Fund and other initiatives.

The Program Officer works in a team that leads the development of program investment and implementation plans, manages funding approval and release, analyses program and project data, proactively identifies issues, and works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders through complex commercial, financial, legal and technical matters to realise project, program, policy and strategic objectives.

Key specialised functions of the Program Officer include supporting Program Management Office functions across a range of projects, promoting a coordinated and efficient approach to project delivery, governance, and program scheduling to ensure that decisions are made, funding is released, opportunities are progressed and risks and issues are managed to realise programmatic objectives.

For this particular position, a specialisation of skills, experience and/or qualification appropriate for a VPS4 grade in any of the following areas is highly desirable:

- Project Administration
- Project Management
- Social infrastructure investment programs, such as the Housing Australia Future Fund

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE





- Collaborate with a team of Project Managers throughout the full life cycle of projects and programs to meet departmental objectives including program delivery, monitoring, reporting and evaluation, ensuring they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach, work across multiple projects and multi-disciplinary teams to meet emerging pressures and demands, as required.
- Support development, implementation and maintenance of efficient program management and administration systems including actions, issues and risk registers, document tracking and control. Ensure corporate data is maintained and reflects accurate project delivery and financial information.

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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.

Applications close Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 October 2026

📌 Program Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Homes Victoria
📍 Melbourne