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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Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
THE ROLE
The Senior Stakeholder and Operations Adviser provides high-level coordination and advisory support to the Executive Director, Communications and Engagement and the branch's senior leadership team. The role plays a central part in ensuring the effective operation of the branch by managing forward planning, supporting executive workflows, and coordinating responses to Ministerial and whole-of-government requests. It also provides quality assurance of briefs and key materials, ensuring outputs are accurate, consistent and aligned with organisational priorities.
The role leads the coordination of stakeholder engagement and sponsorship activities across Homes Victoria's key sectors and programs, supporting participation in strategic forums and strengthening external partnerships. In addition, it oversees forward business and strategic planning processes, including leadership workshops and the development of key reports for senior executives and the Minister. Through this, the role helps maintain strong governance, operational discipline and stakeholder alignment across the Communications and Engagement branch.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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Lead change activities on behalf of the Executive Director
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Prepare high quality branch reports demonstrating strong QA processes for senior stakeholders
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Leads complex projects on behalf of the branch
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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.
