THE ROLE

The position will be responsible for leading a new team to prepare for implementation and delivery of Victorian Government Redress for people who experienced abuse and neglect in historic institutional settings prior to 1990 (Victorian Redress). 

Working in close collaboration with other Victorian Redress teams, the Implementation and Assessment team will work to operationalise the Victorian Redress model endorsed by Government. This will include project, budget, and contract management, recruitment and onboarding of staff and contractors and development, delivery and oversight of application and assessment processes.

The role will require a strategic thinker with strong innovation and problem-solving skills to creatively address complex policy and project management issues to ensure the Victorian Redress is ready for commencement in December 2024. It will also involve leading sensitive work with key stakeholders including people who experienced abuse and neglect in historic institutional settings. As such, it will require the ability to build, communicate with, and maintain sensitive relationships with key stakeholders.

A key component of this role is leading a team of staff and supporting their well-being with consideration to vicarious trauma given the nature of the work.

Please note: this position requires dealing with sensitive material that can be emotionally challenging; this role will best suit a candidate who has current experience dealing with sensitive and distressing material and is both resilient and empathetic.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Develop operations and practice initiatives to meet the strategic directions for managing and delivering high quality services. Review and report on high priority issues, risks and trends and prepare and present comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs and cabinet and agency submissions on complex issues.
• Lead a team in developing and delivering operations and practice initiatives to deliver high quality services.
• Maintain expert level knowledge of information sharing and risk assessment reforms to support implementation

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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.

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.