Policy Officer

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 The Worker Screening and Child Safeguarding Team and the Regulatory Policy and Entities Team within the Safeguarding and Oversight Policy Unit, provide strategy, policy, legislation and program development to ensure safe service delivery and worker screening and to support the relevant statutory entities. For more information on the unit, see the description below. Working in this unit, the Policy Officer, Safeguarding and Oversight Policy contributes to the development of budget bids, Cabinet submissions and papers and briefings suitable for informing senior executive and ministerial decision making. The position will require written and verbal communication skills, and an understanding of policy and budget setting processes, and processes for the making of legislation and regulations in the Victorian context. The role holders will also have the skills and ability to use initiative to support delivery in a fast-paced and changing policy environment. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Provide advice and analysis on policy and legislative reform on matters related to worker screening, child safeguarding and social services regulation. • Advise on emerging strategy and policy issues in worker screening, regulatory child safeguarding, social service and disability worker regulation, in collaboration with departmental colleagues. • Maintain an understanding of issues impacting the worker screening, regulatory child safeguarding and regulation of social services and disability workers, including at the national level. 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 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.