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 Principal Project Officer leads critical work to review and enhance housing and homelessness governance arrangements in-line with the rapid progress of First Peoples self-determination across Government. The position leads complex project management, engagement and negotiation with the First Peoples housing and homelessness sector to maintain and grow relationships while delivering outcomes of Mana-na woorn-tyeen maar-takoort: Every Aboriginal Person has a Home, The Victorian Aboriginal Housing and Homelessness Framework.
You will be part of a small, dynamic team which monitors, reviews, enhances and drives partnerships and drives contemporary fit for purpose partnerships and governance arrangements. You will have demonstrable experience working within complex governance environments to progress self-determination, including leading engagement with senior stakeholders within and external to Government.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Contribute advanced expertise and knowledge of First Peoples governance and partnership arrangements to benefit strategic planning and organisation/sector-wide outcomes.
- Provide leadership and guidance based on advanced expertise to effectively lead senior stakeholder engagement externally and across DFFH and broader Government.
- Respond effectively to deliver solutions and within a complex environment of enabling self-determination across the housing and homelessness sectors
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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
This is a Designated role - Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
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.
