Program and Policy Officer
Program and Policy Officer
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)
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Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Projects |
Classification: | VPSG4 |
Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Reference: | VG/DFFH/00683313 |
Closing Date: | 18-Feb-2025 |
Salary Range: | $95,102 - $107,905 |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Attachments: | 2025-01-21 - 00683313 VPS 4 Program and Policy Officer - Carers Team.pdf (PDF, 219KB) |
Contact: | Claire McEwan 0439 106 036 - claire.mcewan@dffh.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
THE ROLE
As Program and Policy Officer, you will assist the delivery of services, programs and policies to support Victoria's unpaid carers. You will be involved in delivery of key programs and initiatives that provide support to unpaid carers, including program management, evaluation and improvement. You will support stakeholder engagement and project work to implement key initiatives and track progress. You will be involved in research and data analysis to improve programs and service delivery to support carers, and provide expert input to key policy work. You will be a vibrant, agile and flexible team player, who maintains strong relationships and excels in supporting policy development and program delivery, data analysis and project work.
As Program and Policy Officer, reporting to the Manager Carers, you will be part of a small team delivering key programs and projects that recognise, support and sustain Victorian unpaid carers across the state. Unpaid carers come from a broad range of backgrounds and circumstances, and provide care and support to family members, friends and other community members who require care due to disability, terminal illness, mental health, or aged related care needs.
Your key role responsibilities involve supporting the delivery, oversight and quality assurance of the Victorian Support for Carers Program and the development and implementation of the Victorian Carers Strategy. This includes supporting funding and submission processes, engagement with funded providers, collation and analysis of program and performance data, and engagement with carers, the sector and cross government stakeholders. More broadly, you will contribute to the work of the Community Inclusion, Veterans and Youth Branch in the Disability, Faireness and Emergency Management Division.
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.
Job details
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Department: | Department of Families, Fairness and Housing |
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Job Reference: | VG/DFFH/00683313 |
Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
Work Type: | Ongoing - full time |
Job Function: | Projects |
Classification: | VPSG4 |
Salary Range: | $95,102 - $107,905 |
Job Duration: | N/A |
Date posted: | 21-Jan-2025 |
Application Close Date: | 18-Feb-2025 |
Attachments: | 2025-01-21 - 00683313 VPS 4 Program and Policy Officer - Carers Team.pdf (PDF, 219KB) |
Contact: |
Claire McEwan
0439 106 036 - claire.mcewan@dffh.vic.gov.au
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