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.
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THE ROLE
The Senior Asset Planning – Land Quality is responsible for developing, maintaining, and implementing the full lifecycle asset planning activities across the public housing portfolio with a specific focus on land quality. This leadership role is responsible for supporting asset management planning to support operational areas to deliver complex capital and maintenance programs / projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical excellence.
As the point of contact for Homes Victoria, and operational divisions and areas, the Asset Planner role utilises knowledge and analysis of relevant asset information, stakeholder consultation, and coordination of asset management and planning processes to drive investment decisions across the portfolio.
The role implements the key priorities under the land contamination framework for the housing portfolio across all asset classed to optimize the long-term performance of the asset through a program of works for the renewal, upgrade and maintenance of the housing and property portfolio. Key responsibilities include:
- Lead and review contaminated land investigations and risk assessments across multiple sites
- Provide technical direction, QA and mentoring for junior and mid-level consultants
- Shape innovative technical strategies and set clear quality benchmarks
- Build strong client relationships and support bids and broader business growth
- Collaborate with internal specialists across hydrogeology, remediation and environmental planning
This rewarding and challenging role will work collaboratively within the Asset Lifecycle Planning Unit.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Contribute to the full life cycle planning to meet departmental objectives relating to land quality:
– Lead and review contaminated land investigations and risk assessments across multiple sites.
– Provide technical direction, QA and mentoring for junior and mid-level consultants.
– Shape innovative technical strategies and set clear quality benchmarks.
– Build strong client relationships and support bids and broader business growth.
– Collaborate with specialists' remediation and environmental planning as required.
– Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
- Provide authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach.
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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.
