THE ROLE

An exciting and unique opportunity exists for a talented and dedicated individual to join the Aboriginal Initiatives Policy Unit – Children and Families as a Senior Policy Officer to contribute to driving the design and delivery of policy, strategy, and legislation for Aboriginal children, families and young people associated with Victoria's Child Protection, Care Services, and Child and Family Services system.

This position will support the implementation of Wungurilwil Gapgapduir: Aboriginal Children and Families Agreement and its outcomes-driven initiatives to strengthen Aboriginal-led and self-determined policy design and delivery.

The ideal candidate will require strong policy, written and stakeholder engagement skills. This role will also be well suited to a dynamic team-player and highly organised individual with excellent verbal communication, project planning and problem-solving skills.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Contribute to the full life cycle of policy projects that support critical self-determined and Aboriginal-led child protection and family services reform, including:

–      Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of Aboriginal-led policy design and delivery

–      Developing policy initiatives that meet government and departmental objectives.

–      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.

Please open the position description to read more.

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 (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

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.