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Principal Policy & Project Officer
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Recruiting
- Leadership
7d
Assistant Manager
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
6d
Assistant Manager
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
6d
Senior Policy Adviser, Health Protection
Department of Health —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Recruiting
4d
Senior Policy Adviser, Health Protection
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Recruiting
4d
Senior Program Advisor
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
5d
Advisor, Assurance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Department of Justice and Community Safety —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
7d
Senior Program Advisor
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $116,413 - $140,849 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
5d
Junior Practice Administrator
Wotton Kearney —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Executive Director & General Counsel, Legal Services
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $310,386 - $447,266 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Legal Secretary, Professional Indemnity
Sparke Helmore Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- No degree
- Organisational skills
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Advisor, Assurance Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
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Executive Director & General Counsel, Legal Services
Victoria Police —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- $310,386 - $447,266 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
ESG Governance Manager
Bapcor —Mount Waverley VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Project Advisor
Department of Education —Melbourne City Centre VIC
- Full-time
- Communication skills
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Legal Secretary - Government Law
Moray & Agnew Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
7d
Football Manager
Northern Football Netball League —Greensborough VIC
Project Advisor
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $100,894 - $114,476 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
6d
Senior Men’s Coach
Northern Football Netball League —Greensborough VIC
- Communication skills
- Time management

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Principal Policy & Project Officer

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,790 - $191,084 a year
7 days ago

Qualifications

Recruiting
Leadership

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Projects

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/00716311

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 Principal Policy and Project Officer will lead strategic and complex policy and projects to strengthen the department's oversight and improvement practices with the community sector.Working in a senior capacity as part of a team, the Principal Policy & Project Officer will foster improved system performance and sustainability through:

identifying and escalating cross-program system improvement opportunities
leading cross-department projects to improve performance frameworks, policies and practices
supporting cross-department work to strengthen the Aboriginal-led services sector.

For example, this may include leading projects to:

assess agency and department performance measures, and standardise approaches to performance monitoring
improve central availability of meaningful performance information, through policy, practice and system change
align departmental efforts to support sustainable growth of the Aboriginal-led services sector.

This role requires an understanding of the organisational and service context, sound judgement and a highly collaborative approach. The Principal Policy & Project Officer will have excellent policy and project management knowledge with a proven track record of delivery, and highly developed leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

Provide authoritative advice, reasoned recommendations and innovative solutions to ministers, the Secretary and other senior stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues based on comprehensive research, evidence, and stakeholder consultation.
Lead the delivery of policy, program and reform priorities across the division, including as required by temporarily taking on work from a different team, taking on a temporary assignment in a different team, or working in a different manner (e.g. a hybrid team structure).
Lead reviews of recoupment, performance oversight policy and practice, providing system level evaluation and investment reviews, and assessing department performance measures.

Please open the position description to read more.

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 Aust ralian 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.

Applications close Sunday 30 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

18 August 2026

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