Senior Project 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 Senior Project Officer is responsible for monitoring, reporting and coordination of First Peoples housing and homelessness commitments to progress implementation of Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort Every Aboriginal Victorian Has a Home – The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework. The position will work across varied projects, providing guidance and collaborating with stakeholders across the First Peoples housing and homelessness branch and broader Homes Victoria. The Senior Project Officer will build and manage branch risk frameworks, business plans and deliver data analysis and presentation to support cross-porfolio reporting and systems implementation of a range of Victorian Government First Peoples housing and homelessness commitments. The position will also lead development on behalf of the branch for PPQs, PAEC, and other Ministerial briefings and correspondence. ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE • Oversee development and reporting of corporate plan and branch business plan initiatives; leading coordination and preparing regular reports for senior executives to identify and escalate risks and ensure initiatives are delivered on time and in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines. • Drive coordination, monitoring and reporting across the branch and broader organisation to support timely engagement through self-determined governance and key cross-portfolio sector engagement forums. • Lead development of materials and deliver quality assurance to provide clear, concise and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders, governance forums and prepare and present correspondence, reports, ministerial briefs, PAEC, PPQs, cabinet and agency submissions. Please open the position description to read more. This is a Prioritised role – If you are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, you are encouraged to apply. The department will give you priority consideration, as per the Special Measures provision of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. 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.