Manager

About this role

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, 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. If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad. 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 We are looking for a motivated people and policy leader to join the Office for Women. As a manager in Office for Women, you have an opportunity to advance your policy skills on a breadth of workstreams and apply your first-class leadership, analytical, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills to drive better outcomes for Victorian women and girls. The role requires a proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with strengths in leading complex workstreams and people leading a team. The role also requires high levels of adaptability, resilience and attention to detail, and a commitment to leading a professional and supportive work environment. You will lead a team to deliver policy and programs to support the goals of Our equal state: Victoria's gender equality strategy and action plan 2023-2027. The role has a balance of policy development, program delivery and engagement with government, sector and community stakeholders with a focus on advising on issues related to women's economic security, participation and equity. You will work closely with the leadership team of Office for Women to contribute to the management and strategic planning for the office. It offers an excellent opportunity to play a significant leadership role in a critical portfolio, and have direct influence on policy and program outcomes. We recognise diversity and a team representative of the Victorian community is critical to our team's success in embedding an intersectional gender lens across government and in the broader Victorian community. We strongly encourage First Nations people, people of colour, people with disability, LGBTIQA+ people and people of all genders to apply. Demonstrated experience in gender equality, social policy and managing teams will be a strong advantage. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Provide authoritative, strategic and timely advice, briefings and support to the Minister for Women and Girls, Secretary, departmental senior executives and other key stakeholders on gender equality and related policy areas. • Conduct strategic policy analysis to inform the development of policy and specific projects, including coordinating reporting against whole of government strategies and priorities. Includes demonstrating thought leadership to consider the forward policy directions in gender equality using government levers and influence. • Contribute to major projects, programs and policy analysis relating to the development, coordination and implementation of government policy, with confidence navigating complex whole of government systems and processes. Please open the position description to read more. 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 e ligibility 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.