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 Commission will look into both past and ongoing injustices experienced by Traditional Owners and First Peoples in Victoria in all areas of life since colonisation.

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. The role also includes driving an agile project management approach, including design methodology and working with a multidisciplinary team.

As a member of Aboriginal Self-determination and Outcomes Division, you will be committed to building your cultural competency and see this as an ongoing learning and development process.

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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 stakeholder 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.

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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, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

A SPECIAL MEASURE PROVISION APPLIES TO THIS ROLE

The Equal Opportunity Act 2010, provides for lawful 'Special Measure' provisions, therefore the following has been applied 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 (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.