Organisation: Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Occupation: Administration/Secretarial Reference: VG/DFFH/ASDO/669885 SP Job posted: 02/09/2024 Closes: 16/09/2024 Classification: VPSG5 Job duration: 3 years Salary Range: $109,730 - $132,764 Contact: Sap Chattopadhyay | | 0437 575 540 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, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth.
The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.
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.
THE ROLE The Yoorrook Justice Commission (the Commission) is the first formal truth-telling process into historical and ongoing injustices experienced by First Peoples in Victoria.
The Senior Project Officer in Governance and Oversight, Truth and Treaty unit will undertake specific projects that are critical for the coordination and facilitation of the department's response to the Commission.
The role requires an awareness and understanding of the sensitivities of the Commission's work and a high degree of compassion to ensure DFFH meets its obligations to Aboriginal Victorians throughout this Nation-leading inquiry.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including: Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
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 partnerships approach.
COVID-19 VACCINATION The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice.
A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE ONLY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY AS THESE POSITIONS ARE EXEMPT UNDER THE SPECIAL MEASURES PROVISION, OF THE Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
HOW TO APPLY All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange portal.
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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
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