THE ROLE
The Project Officer, Housing and Homelessness Cultural Safety provides project management and business systems support for projects identified in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety framework. Supporting the Cultural Safety team and the broader First Peoples Housing and Homelessness Branch, the position provides project advice and support across a range of initiatives to progress cultural safety across Homes Victoria and the housing and homelessness sectors.
The position provides a range of effective support functions, including assisting with project related tasks, assistance with document presentation including facilitating written correspondence, utilising MS Word and PowerPoint to develop communication materials, triaging stakeholder and information requests and managing and improving teams administrative processes and inbox management.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders to facilitate a partnership approach including relationships with both internal and external stakeholders including Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations, Traditional Owners and the broader First Peoples housing and homelessness sector.
- Support projects identified in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety framework to meet departmental objectives including contributing to project planning and development and delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
- Assist the Manager and broader First Peoples Housing and Homelessness branch by collating data, enabling monthly reporting mechanisms and providing guidance regarding processes and systems
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A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE
The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied 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.
