THE ROLE

The Senior Project Officer position will lead critical work within the Aboriginal Initiatives Unit, Family Safety Victoria, including supporting the Dhelk Dja Partnership Forum. The Forum is the key governance structure that brings together Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services and Government to create a future where Aboriginal people live free from family violence.

The position will build strong relationships across Aboriginal communities, Aboriginal services, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing and other government departments/agencies to support outcomes in line with Dhelk Dja: Safe Our Way – Strong Culture, Strong Peoples, Strong Families, 10 Year Agreement.

The position will provide high quality project, program, policy, governance, reporting and stakeholder support to design and deliver actions and monitor progress against the Dhelk Dja Agreement and its Action Plans.

Applicants should possess strong written skills, conceptual and analytical abilities, project management skills and be collaborative.

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 partnership approach.

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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.